HARPER GARDNER APPOINTED TO WARD 15 COUNCIL SEAT 

(Charleston, W.Va.) – Charleston native Harper Gardner was appointed to fill Council Member Samuel Minardi’s Ward 15 City Council seat during tonight’s Charleston City Council meeting. Gardner was nominated and approved to serve immediately. 

“Throughout his tenure, Council Member Minardi has served our community with integrity and distinction,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “His efforts have left a lasting impact, and his leadership will be deeply missed. I am grateful for his service, and his friendship.”  

“I look forward to collaborating with Council Member Gardner on the important issues facing our city," said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.  “Council Member Gardner will bring a fresh perspective, and I am excited to welcome him as we continue to create positive change for our residents and businesses.”  

Gardner was born and raised in Charleston, attended Charleston Catholic High School and later received a B.S. in Physics from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Gardner, who worked for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the West Virginia Department of Transportation currently serves as the Director of Sales for English Meadows Assisted Living. 

“It is an absolute honor to be able to accept the nomination to represent Ward 15 on City Council,” said Council Member Harper Gardner. “I want to congratulate Council Member Sam Minardi on his retirement and thank him for his legacy of incredible and dedicated service to Ward 15 and the City of Charleston. I also want to thank Mayor Goodwin for her faith and trust in me. I look forward to hitting the ground running and working with my fellow Council Members to build a stronger, more vibrant City for all.” 

Gardner lives in Charleston’s South Hills with his wife, Jessica, their two sons Charlie and Tommy, and his two dogs, Indy and Giorgia.