Welcome To Charleston, West Virginia

The Cultural, Recreational, and Business Capital of the Appalachian Mountains

Greetings from Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin

Welcome to the City of Charleston, West Virginia, where our people are known for genuine hospitality and follow their passions to make our city a great place to live, visit and invest in the future. Charleston is the capital city of West Virginia, and our elected leaders and citizens work every day to develop our city as the cultural, recreational and business capital of the Appalachian Mountain region.

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin

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Recent News

CITY COUNCIL PASSES FY 2024 BUDGET

Monday, March 20, 2023

The City of Charleston 2023 - 2024 budget, presented by Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Finance Director Andy Wood during the March 6 Finance Committee meeting, was approved during tonight’s Charleston City Council meeting.

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MAYOR GOODWIN ENCOURAGES LOCAL YOUTH TO APPLY FOR THE MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program (MSYJP) and encouraged local youth to apply.

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MAYOR AND POLICE CHIEF ISSUE STATEMENT REGARDING SIGNING OF SB 490, THE CASSIE MARIE JOHNSON MEMORIAL ACT, INTO LAW

Monday, March 13, 2023

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Chief of Police Tyke Hunt today issued the following statements regarding the signing of Senate Bill 490, the Patrol Officer Cassie Marie Johnson Memorial Act, into law.