MAYOR GOODWIN ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER WV DELEGATE DOUG SKAFF; ORDERS CITY FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF IN HIS HONOR

(Charleston, W. Va.) – Mayor Goodwin issued the following statement on the passing of former WV Delegate Doug Skaff and has ordered City flags be lowered to half-staff in his honor.  

“I am shocked and heartbroken to learn of the passing of former WV Delegate Doug Skaff. He was an outstanding public servant, and businessman, but most important he was a wonderful husband, father and son. My prayers are with his wife, their three beautiful boys and his entire family during this difficult time. The City of Charleston, Kanawha County and the State of West Virginia have lost a true champion for her people.”  

City flags will be lowered immediately and will remain at half-staff through the day of services.