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City updates: courtroom promotions, police hiring test and election timeline announced
Summary
The Morgantown City Court and civil service commissions reported promotions in the fire department, a police entry‑level test schedule with residency requirements, and election timing and early‑voting information for the April municipal election.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — At the March 4 City Council meeting the city court and civil service commissions reported personnel changes and upcoming public processes: two promotional appointments in the fire department were announced, the police civil service will administer an officer entry‑level test in mid‑March, and city election dates and early‑voting windows were summarized for the April municipal election.
On promotions, the Morgantown Fire Civil Service Commission announced that Brian Izzo will be promoted to fire captain and Andrew Dodson will be promoted to fire lieutenant following promotional exams and successful medical clearances.
Police hiring and residency requirement
City staff announced the Morgantown Police Civil Service Commission will administer the police officer entry‑level written exam on Saturday, March 15 at 9 a.m. at the Public Safety Building, 300 Spruce Street. The written exam runs about two hours; candidates who pass will proceed to the physical agility test the same day.
Staff reiterated the department’s residency requirement for officers: any police officer employed by the city of Morgantown must establish and maintain a permanent physical residence within a one‑hour drive time of the Public Safety Building at 300 Spruce Street. The staffing announcement and application information are posted on the Morgantown Police Department website; applicants may also call the City Clerk’s office for assistance.
Election information
City staff provided an update on the municipal election: the city reported the municipal election is scheduled for April 29, with early voting to be held in the period described in the city’s election materials; the clerk’s office posted information on the city website and advised residents to consult the Elections page or call the City Clerk’s office for details on polling locations and times. Staff also asked for volunteers to serve as poll workers.
Ending
City staff closed by directing interested applicants and residents to the city’s website for exam details, election schedules and any updates.
