Harrison County · Government
County Government
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Harrison County — verified against primary sources
- Last Verified
- July 13, 2026
Data coverage
- VerifiedBasic information
- VerifiedLocal government
- VerifiedElected representation
- VerifiedCommunity
- VerifiedCivic information & meetings
- VerifiedInfrastructure & data
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County governmentWho governs this county
County government
Who governs this county
Official county government
www.harrisoncountywv.com
Susan J. ThomasCounty Commission President · Democrat
Susan J. Thomas
County Commission President · Democrat
David HinkleCounty Commissioner · Republican
David Hinkle
County Commissioner · Republican
Patsy S. Trecost IICounty Commissioner · Democrat
Patsy S. Trecost II
County Commissioner · Democrat
Robert Matheny IISheriff
Robert Matheny II
Sheriff
Rachel RomanoProsecuting Attorney
Rachel Romano
Prosecuting Attorney
John R. SpiresCounty Clerk
John R. Spires
County Clerk
Albert MaranoCircuit Clerk
Albert Marano
Circuit Clerk
Allen R. FerreeAssessor
Allen R. Ferree
Assessor
Frank Devono Jr.Board of Education President
Frank Devono Jr.
Board of Education President
Mary Frances SmithBoard of Education Vice President
Mary Frances Smith
Board of Education Vice President
Douglas HogueBoard of Education Member
Douglas Hogue
Board of Education Member
William "Tom" TuckerBoard of Education Member
William "Tom" Tucker
Board of Education Member
Dr. Jenny SantilliBoard of Education Member
Dr. Jenny Santilli
Board of Education Member
Dora L. StutlerSuperintendent
Dora L. Stutler
Superintendent
How county government works
What each office actually does.
- County Commission
- Sets the county budget, levies, and ordinances; oversees county property and most county offices.
- County Clerk
- Keeps land records, marriage licenses, wills, and runs voter registration and elections.
- Circuit Clerk
- Keeps circuit court records, manages jury selection, and files court documents.
- Assessor
- Values property for tax purposes and maintains property maps and records.
- Sheriff
- Chief law enforcement officer and county treasurer — collects property taxes.
- Prosecuting Attorney
- Prosecutes crimes on behalf of the county and advises county offices on legal questions.
- Board of Education
- Governs the county school district and hires the superintendent.
County Commission
What is a magisterial district?
West Virginia county commissioners are elected by voters across the county. Magisterial districts are different: they are geographic districts tied to where commissioners must live, and no two commissioners may be elected from the same magisterial district. A commissioner from your district is not your only commissioner — the commission serves the county as a whole.
The useful distinction: your address can tell you which magisterial district you live in and which commissioner, if our district data is verified, resides in that same district. It does not mean you may only contact that commissioner.
Harrison County commissioners
Susan J. Thomas
District label not yet verified
David Hinkle
District label not yet verified
Patsy S. Trecost II
District label not yet verified
Show up, speak upPublic meetings
Show up, speak up
Public meetings
Board of Education
Regular meetings — see BoardDocs public portal for schedule
Elections & voting
TransparencySources & verification
Transparency
Sources & verification
| Section | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Basic information | U.S. Census Bureau (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Local government | Harrison County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Elected representation | West Virginia Legislature — 2026 Membership Directory (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Community profile | Harrison County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Civic information | Harrison County Commission & County Clerk (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |
| Infrastructure | WV Department of Transportation (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-13 |