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Jefferson Coumnty Commission

County Commission Holds Ribbon Cutting At New Government Buildings

July 27, 2025 Tagged With: County HQ, Jefferson Coumnty Commission

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The Jefferson County commission held a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the two buildings that will soon become the Jefferson County Administration & Judicial Center. Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Plans For Growth With Purchase Of New Buildings

June 19, 2025 Tagged With: County HQ, Jefferson Coumnty Commission

parking lot behind courthouse

Parking lot for county employees behind the Washington Street buildings. Almost 25 years ago, the County Commission hired an architect to study its future space needs. From a baseline of 89 employees in 2001, the architect projected the county would have 170 employees by 2011 and would need to expand its office space from 42,000 Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Explains Funding Plan For New Buildings

June 5, 2025 Tagged With: County HQ, Jefferson Coumnty Commission

commissioner majdi and keys looking at historic courthouse

The Jefferson County Commission authorized $16 million in debt to finance the purchase of two new buildings. Read the Full Story >>

Local Governments Need Volunteers For Boards & Commissions

April 1, 2025 Tagged With: bolivar, Corp of Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coumnty Commission, Ranson

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Jefferson County residents can serve on many local government boards, committees and commissions. Read the Full Story >>

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