Elected Officials

​City of Smithers: Mayor's Office

The City of Smithers is structured and operates under the Strong-Mayor Plan specified in West Virginia Code. Chapter 8 of the West Virginia Code, particularly §8-3-2 specifies the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor.

  • The Mayor is elected at large by the qualified voters of the City of Smithers.
  • The Mayor is the administrative authority of City of Smithers.
  • Officers and employees are appointed by the Mayor or by his order. However, appointments by the Mayor or by his order may be made subject to the approval of the Council.
  • Additional duties and limitations of the Mayor are further specified in the City Charter.
Phone: 304-442-5282 Ext. 301
Fax: 304-442-4497
 
Term: 4 years
 
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
 
City of Smithers GATEWAY Center
Mayor’s Office
PO Box 489 2 Greyhound Ln.
Smithers, WV 25186-0489
 

City of Smithers: City Council

The City of Smithers is structured and operates under the Strong-Mayor Plan specified in West Virginia Code. Chapter 8 of the West Virginia Code, particularly §8-3-2 specifies the roles and responsibilities of the Council.

  • The Council is elected at large or by wards, or both, by the qualified voters of the City of Smithers.
  • The Council is the governing body for the City of Smithers.
  • Officers and employees are appointed by the Mayor or by his order. However, appointments by the Mayor or by his order may be made subject to the approval of the Council.
  • Additional duties and limitations of the Council are further specified in the City Charter.
Phone: 304-442-5282
Fax: 304-442-4497
 
Term: 4 years
 
Meeting Time: 2nd Monday, 6:00pm (Monthly)
 
City of Smithers GATEWAY Center
City Council
PO Box 489 2 Greyhound Ln.
Smithers, WV 25186-0489

Mayor

D. Anne Cavalier, ED.D. ​
 

Council Members

Larry Bostic
Alma Bowles
Rhea Cavalier
Stephen Giannini
Robert Keglor
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Chief of Police

Robert Keglor