County government
The offices closest to home. How West Virginia's 55 counties are organized and what each elected role actually does.
This guide is being written
Plain language first, verified sources, no political spin.
It 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