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Martinsburg City Council approves budget for FY 2024-25 | Journal-news | #citycouncil

MARTINSBURG — Martinsburg City Council members came prepared to take action Tuesday evening for the fiscal year 2024-25 budget approval following a March 20 Council as a Whole meeting. The FY 2024-25 budget proposal was presented to the mayor and city council on March 14 from City Manager Andy Blake and Finance Director Mark Spickler. […]

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Mayor

Mayor Knowles declares candidacy, seeks public mandate | Journal-news

MARTINSBURG — After a three-year period of proudly serving the community, Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 mayoral election. Bolstered by his track record of effective governance and dedication to the welfare of the community, Knowles is determined to secure the public’s mandate to continue serving as the city’s mayor. […]

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Mayor

Hall serves as honorary Mayor for a Day alongside Knowles | Journal-news

MARTINSBURG — Jayden Hall, a vibrant student at Martinsburg South Middle School, was chosen to be Mayor for a Day after being selected through an essay contest with the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle. Hall spent Thursday with Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles, learning about the innerworkings of the city, meeting employees in […]

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