Charleston: Municipal Government

Charleston, the capital of West Virginia and the Kanawha County seat, has a mayor-council form of government. The mayor and all 27 council members are elected every four years.

Head Official: Mayor Danny Jones (since 2003; current term expires 2007)

Total Number of City Employees: 850 (2005)

City Information: City of Charleston, 501 Virginia Street, E., Charleston, WV 25301