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County government.
The offices closest to home. How West Virginia's 55 counties are organized and what each elected role actually does.
Coming soon
This guide is being written.
We're building this guide with the same care as the rest of the site — plain language first, verified sources, and no political spin. Here's what the finished guide will cover:
- County commissions and what they decide
- Sheriff, prosecutor, and county law enforcement
- County clerk and circuit clerk: two different offices
- Assessor and property taxes
- Boards of education and school governance
- How to attend and speak at county meetings