Mayor Orders City Flags Lowered to Half Staff Immediately

Mayor Goodwin ordered all City of Charleston flags at all City owned facilities be displayed at half-staff, immediately, in honor of the life and service of former Mayor Kent Hall. During his time with the City of Charleston he served as City Councilman-at-Large, City Manager, City Treasurer and ultimately Mayor. City flags will remain at half-staff through Tuesday, October 20, the day of services.

“We are saddened today to share the passing former Mayor Kent Hall,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “Mayor Hall was a true public servant and had a heart for helping others. We mourn his passing and send thoughts and prayers to his family at this difficult time.”

“Former Mayor Hall was a personal friend of mine and Commissioner Henry C. Shores.  His passing is a tremendous loss to our whole community.  The Kanawha County Commission will follow the lead of the city of Charleston and will lower our State Flags on County Property through Tuesday, October 20th as well,” stated Commission President Kent Carper.