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By: April 30, 2026

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Retaining Local Property Taxes for Local Projects

Tax increment financing funds new projects without spending cuts, tax increases There are many opportunities for public improvements in Elkins, but they all involve significant costs. What if there were a source of funds for city projects that didn’t require raising taxes […]

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Boil Water Notices

Updated: Boil Water on Ward Avenue Lifted

Update as of Dec. 18, 8 a.m.: The Ward Avenue Boil Water Notice has been lifted. Lab testing found no contamination. ================================================= Update as of 12/17,  9 a.m.: Repairs are complete. A sample is being submitted for independent lab testing this morning. […]

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Elections

2023 Election Information

The 2023 municipal election for the city of Elkins will be held June 13, 2023. On that date, a mayor will be elected to a four-year term and one council member from each of the city’s five wards will be elected to […]

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