Glenville Mayor Mark Sarver Resigns After Appointment to Lead State Water Development Authority
GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Glenville Mayor Mark Sarver has submitted his resignation after being appointed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to serve as executive director of the West Virginia Water Development Authority.
Sarver announced the decision Friday, saying serving as mayor of the Gilmer County community had been one of the greatest honors of his life.
“Together, we faced challenges, celebrated successes, and worked to lay a foundation for Glenville’s future,” Sarver said.
Sarver credited city employees, council members, volunteers, community partners and residents for the progress made during his time in office. He pointed to infrastructure improvements, community development projects, public safety initiatives and new opportunities for growth among the city’s accomplishments.
“When I accepted the role as mayor, I believed Glenville’s best days were still ahead,” Sarver said. “Today, I believe that even more strongly.”
Sarver said Glenville has built partnerships, developed a vision for the future and positioned itself to pursue opportunities that may have seemed out of reach only a few years ago.
While acknowledging that work remains, Sarver expressed confidence that the city’s next mayor and council will continue building on that foundation.
“My hope is that the next mayor and city council will continue building on that foundation, because the future of Glenville has never been brighter,” Sarver said.
The West Virginia Water Development Authority helps provide financing for water and wastewater infrastructure projects involving local governments and public utilities across the state. Under West Virginia law, the authority’s director is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate.
Sarver said his new statewide position will allow him to continue working to strengthen communities across West Virginia while remaining committed to Glenville.
“Although my role is changing, my commitment to Glenville is not,” Sarver said. “As Executive Director of the West Virginia Water Development Authority, I will continue working every day to strengthen communities across our state, and Glenville will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Sarver also thanked residents for their trust and friendship and said he and his wife, Leslie, were grateful for the support they received during his time in office.
“The future is bright,” Sarver said. “Keep believing in Glenville. Keep investing in one another. And keep moving forward.”
Additional information about the transition to Glenville’s next mayor was not immediately announced.
