Hurricane City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Black
Michael Black, the incumbent, is running for Hurricane City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 5 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Matt Arrowood
- 02Michael BlackYou’re reading
- 03C.D. CaldwellIncumbent
- 04Marshall GinnIncumbent
- 05Jody OgleIncumbent
- 06Becky Richmond
- 07Corey Sergent
- 08Ryan WheelerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Member of Hurricane City Council.
On the record: Michael Black
7 sourced01Harbor Lane rezoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on rezoning 4.92 acres on Harbor Lane from R-1 to R-2 for up to 35 units (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Developer incentives1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to waive $25,000 in permit fees for Ridge Landing Luxury Apartments; the motion carried (March 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026Link
03Annexation1 sourced position
Made the motion to approve the second reading of annexing a 6.78-acre Go-Mart parcel off the I-64 exit; the motion carried (March 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026Link
04City budget1 sourced position
Made the motion to approve the 2026-2027 General Fund budget; the motion carried (March 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council special meeting minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026Link
05Police1 sourced position
Made the motion to let the city's finance manager open a separate bank account for the 287(g) Task Force; the motion carried (March 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026Link
06Planning Commission1 sourced position
Appointed by Mayor Edwards to the Hurricane Municipal Planning Commission, with council approval (March 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026Link
07Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Putnam County sample ballot for City Council in the City of Hurricane, as Michael P Black.
Own statementWest Virginia Secretary of StateLink
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