Common Council

About

Residents of Charlestown elect a five-member Common Council every four years. The Mayor holds executive powers and the Common Council holds legislative powers. The Clerk-Treasurer maintains records.

The current Common Council was elected in November 2023 and will serve through 2027. At the beginning of each year, the Common Council elects a Council President.

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Meetings

The Common Council meets the first Monday of each month in the Chambers of City Hall (304 Main Cross St.). All meetings are live-streamed on the City's Facebook page and archived. There is a sign-up sheet in the Chambers welcoming public comment at each meeting. Comments for public meeting can also be emailed to Mayor@CityofCharlestown.com.

The City Attorney is William Perry McCall III.

The City Council's attorney is Michael Wilder.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

• Bo Bertram, Council District 1
• Ronald Blevins, Council District 2
• Shannon Elder, Council District 3
• Brian Hester, Council District 4 (President)
• Chuck Deaton, Council At-Large