Your Government

Mayor & City Council

The City of Keyser is organized under a City Charter providing for a strong mayor-council system. The mayor is elected by popular vote to a four-year term and is responsible for the administration of city government.

Enacts Ordinances

Council is responsible for enacting ordinances and determining public policy.

Five Members

Composed of 5 members elected at large by popular vote to four-year terms.

Meets Monthly

Regular meetings on the second & fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

City Administrator

Jeff Broadwater

Oversees day-to-day administration of the city.

Email Jeff

Meet the Mayor & Council

Mayor

Ezekiel “Zeke” Houdersheldt

Term: 2026–2030

Elected since 2026

Councilwoman

Cindy Pyles

Term: 2026–2030

Elected since 2026

Councilman

Howard “Buck” Barrick

Term: 2026–2030

Elected since 2026

Councilman

Jim Hannas

Term: 2024–2028

Elected 2020–2024 · Appointed 2024

Councilman

David Shoemaker

Term: 2024–2028

Elected since 2024

Councilman

Mike Ryan

Term: 2024–2028

Appointed since 2018 · Elected since 2024

Council Meetings

When

Second & fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning at 6:00 PM.

Where

City Council Chambers, Keyser City Hall, 111 N. Davis St.

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Agendas and minutes for regular City Council meetings are available to the public. To request a specific agenda or copy of meeting minutes, contact City Hall.

Call City Hall — 304-788-1511 Email the City Administrator

City Charter & Ordinances

The City of Keyser operates under its City Charter and a body of municipal ordinances. The full Keyser Municipal Code is published online through American Legal Publishing and is available to browse and search.

View the Keyser Municipal Code