Charleston City Council

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The council adopts Charleston's budget and ordinances and sets municipal fees and taxes.

Chelsea Steelhammer

DemocraticIncumbent

Teacher, Mason County Schools

The gist

• Supports mixed-use redevelopment of the Town Center mall

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1. Supports mixed-use redevelopment of the Town Center mall

   Primary election 2026: Contested Charleston City Council races

   Candidate questionnaire · Charleston Gazette-Mail · Apr 29, 2026 · wvgazettemail.com

   “From talking with a lot of Charleston residents, I feel like the mall could best be utilized as a mixed-use space.”

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