Vote to repeal Morgantown's camping ban fails
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The City of Morgantown held its 2025 Municipal Election Tuesday night, which included a vote to uphold the city's controversial 'Camping on Public Property' ordinance.
You can find the unofficial election night results below. The results will become final after canvassing is completed on May 5.
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Jodi Hollingshead wins unopposed with 1,323 votes
Jenny Selin wins unopposed with 1,226 votes
Mark Allen Downs – 1,046 votes
Stephanie Hunt – 751 votes
A vote on an amendment that would grant the Morgantown City Council the ability to authorize the City Manager to live outside city limits while in office.
No, the Charter Amendment should not be approved – 1,410 votes
Yes, the Charter Amendment should be approved – 426 votes
A vote to repeal Ordinance No. 2024-29, which makes it unlawful to camp on any city-owned property.
No, the ordinance should not be repealed – 982 votes
Yes, the ordinance should be repealed – 904 votes
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