Morgantown IHC: Officers elected, new council members sworn in

Fri, 12/28/2018 - 8:46am — Diane Dyer

The Morgantown Industrial Holding Corporation held a called meeting on Thursday, December 27th at the Eva J. Hawes Community Building. The IHC is made up of Morgantown City Council members. Sharon Johnson was elected president, Russell Givens was named Deputy Mayor, and Dustin Embry will serve as secretary for the IHC.

After the meeting Mayor Billy Phelps conducted the swearing in ceremony for the Morgantown City Council. Dionne Cannon Merritt joined returning council members Dustin Embry, Sharon Johnson, Russell Givens, Jason Gaskey, and Sterling White.

Merritt replaces Gary Southerland who chose not to run for reelection.
“I want to thank Mr. Southerland for his service and outstanding work. I have some big shoes to fill but look forward to a bright future for our city,” said Merritt