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MAYOR GOODWIN ANNOUNCES CITY DEPARTMENTS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM

Friday, April 11, 2025
Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin today announced the City of Charleston is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program (MSYJP). Positions are available through Community Services (Events), Human Resources, Parking Operations, Parks & Recreation, Public Art, Public Grounds, Spring Hill Cemetery, and Traffic Operations.
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CITY TO HOST HERE TO SERVE COMMUNITY MEETING AT THE ELEMENT EDGE; MAYOR CONTINUE CHARLESTON WALKS APRIL 16

Thursday, April 10, 2025
The City of Charleston will host a Here to Serve community meeting at The Element Edge on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. In addition, Mayor Goodwin and members of the City Team will also be continuing door-to-door outreach through Charleston Walks, speaking directly with neighbors and gathering input.
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CITY TO HOST HERE TO SERVE COMMUNITY MEETING AT KANAWHA CITY COMMUNITY CENTER ON APRIL 1

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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CITY’S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO HOST ANNUAL MAGIC ISLAND EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 19, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025
The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department—in partnership with Kanawha County Parks and Recreation, WQBE, and Electric 102.7—will host its annual Magic Island Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon for sensory friendly activities (all ages) and noon to 3 p.m. for kids ages 10 and under.
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CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL PASSES FY2026 BUDGET

Monday, March 17, 2025
The City of Charleston FY2026 budget, presented by Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Finance Director Andy Wood during the March 3 Finance Committee meeting, was approved during tonight’s Charleston City Council meeting. This budget will go into effect July 1, 2025.