City of Morgantown

389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 284-7439 FAX (304) 284-7525

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT START DATE <MARCH 14, 2013> STOP DATE <MAY 1, 2013> CITY COUNCIL ELECTION Reading time: <58 seconds>

Its election time, folks! Time to decorate sidewalks with campaign signs and hand out fliers to anyone with an open hand. are up for re-election! If you cant to get to the polls, dont worry! Applications for absentee ballots are available at the City Clerks Office The absentee voting deadline is April 25. For everyone else, the registration deadline is April 9. Head down to the Mon County Clerks Office or local D-M-V if you need an application! Seven council seats

Some other important dates Early voting will run from April 16 to April 27. Election Day is Tuesday, April 30! This year, The City of Morgantown will not use mail-in ballots. For more information on polling places, visit our website at Morgantownwv.gov. Contact the City Clerks Office to see how you can contact your local council person or candidates. Happy voting!

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