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Potential charter hurdle cleared, Morgantown begins election move

MORGANTOWN – With a potential charter roadblock cleared by the West Virginia Legislature, Morgantown City Council is moving forward with the state-mandated realignment of its municipal election. Morgantown City Council voted Tuesday to approve on first reading an ordinance amending the ...

Morgantown wants clarification on election move scenarios

MORGANTOWN – The city of Morgantown would like the West Virginia Legislature to provide some additional guidance regarding its election alignment mandate. Senate Bill 50 – passed during the most recent legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Patrick Morrisey – requires ...

Granville holds final standalone election

The town of Granville conducted its final standalone municipal election on Tuesday before joining the county-run primary ballot in May. According to unofficial results, 50 votes were cast. The five town council candidates elected (with vote totals) are: Patricia Forbes (35), David Bean ...

Morgantown considering joining the county primary ballot in 2030

MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown is plotting its course toward compliance with the newly implemented state law regarding municipal elections. Senate Bill 50 – passed during the most recent legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Patrick Morrisey – requires municipalities ...

Has Morgantown conducted its last standalone election?

MORGANTOWN — The current iteration of the Morgantown City Charter was approved April 29, 1977. Among the municipal powers and responsibilities outlined in the document are details explaining exactly when and how the city is to conduct elections — on the last Tuesday in April each ...

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