City Manager

Opportunity Lives Here!

On behalf of our employees and City Council members, welcome to the City of Bridgeport's website. Whether your visit is to learn more about our great city, to access public information, or you are thinking about locating to our fair city, I want to welcome you to a city where Opportunity Lives!

As you learn more about Bridgeport, you will see why we say Opportunity Lives here and why nearly 10,000 people and hundreds of businesses have chosen Bridgeport as their home. They too believe in the opportunity that lives in our top-ranked schools, vibrant and growing businesses, hometown festivals, in our ever-expanding regional airport, and in our City. It is no wonder why Bridgeport s population grew by more than 14% in the last Census and why USA Today placed Bridgeport the 16th best place to live in its top 50 best places to live in the United States regardless of City size.

Due in part to the hard work of the 150 full-time and over 100 part-time professionals that work at the City, Opportunity Lives through the services we provide, including: Public safety (Police, Fire, and Emergency Management), Parks & Recreation (including the new Bridge Sports Complex), Public Works (streets, and water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities), Library, and Cemetery. The new Bridge Sports Complex is a perfect example of the City s commitment to create Opportunities in Bridgeport. The complex is a $50 million, 150,000 square-foot recreation center that not only serves Bridgeport residents and businesses, but also serves baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and many other sports clubs from West Virginia and the surrounding states. Again, the City is committed to be sure Opportunity Lives in Bridgeport.

Thank you again for visiting our site. 

 

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City Clerk

This office serves as an educational liaison between citizens and their government. Inquiries are responded to by telephone, in writing, or in person from a variety of interested persons regarding matters pertaining to City information.

The Office of the City Clerk is the official keeper of the records. Accurate records of the official action of City Council and City Boards, Committees, and Commission, such as official minutes, ordinances, and resolutions pertaining to the City.

This office also responds to public information requests and is a "hub" for the dissemination of information to the public, city officials, department heads, and other government and public agencies.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Phone: (304) 842-8235
Fax: (304) 842-8201

Lauren Rogers, City Clerk
515 W. Main Street
Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330

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FAQ

What is the procedure to speak before council? At every City Council meeting, there is a sign-in sheet located at the podium. Legibly fill out your name, address, and topic/issue to be discussed. You will be called to the podium by the Mayor under the Public Comment portion of the agenda. According to a policy passed in 2013 in the City of Bridgeport, the speaker will have up to five minutes to address City Council. What are the duties of the City Clerk? The City Clerk is fully responsible for municipal elections and records management for all departments. She coordinates activities with other city officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public. She provides responsible and complex support to the City Council, the City Manager, and other City personnel. The City Clerk works directly with City personnel in the development and interpretation of City and department policies; confers with the City Attorney and City Officials regarding compliance with federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. She follows up on City Council actions to ensure timely preparation, indexing and filing of agreements, resolutions and ordinances. How can I reach a member of Council? Members of council can be reached by contacting the City Clerk at 304-842-8235. If you would like to reach a specific member of council, their email addresses can be found here. Where and when are City Council meetings? City Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. They take place in Council Chambers at Bridgeport Municipal Complex (515 W. Main Street). What do I do if I want to run for City Council? The election is nonpartisan and any person who is a qualified voter of the City of Bridgeport may file. A qualified voter is anyone who is a minimum of 18 years of age, a resident of Bridgeport, and not under conviction of a felony or other disqualification. If Interested in running, a potential candidate must fill out all required forms and bring them to City Hall, 515 W. Main Street, Bridgeport, WV 26330 no later than 4:00 PM on the last day to file. Candidate Forms must be submitted within the time allotted on the Election Calendar. For more information, please call the City Clerk at 304-842-8235. How do I get appointed to a Commission, Committee, or Board? Throughout the year, vacancies occur on many of our boards, committees, and commissions. If you are interested in serving, please send a letter of interest to the City Clerk, or by mail at PO Box 1310, Bridgeport, WV 26330. Your letter of interest will be kept on hand for openings that become available. Before your name is submitted to City Council for appointment, a staff member or council member will call you to make sure that you are still interested and available to serve. For more information, please call the City Clerk at 304-842-8235. Where can I obtain a resolution or ordinance? For more information, please call the City Clerk at 304-842-8235.