By Matt Young, WV Press Association

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Political Subdivisions, on Wednesday, advanced four bills that would impact local municipalities. 

Sponsored by Del. Geno Chiarelli, R-Monongalia, HB 2782 would require that all municipal elections be held on the same day as state elections. However, Del. Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, expressed his concerns regarding the bill’s potential for extending the terms of those currently holding elected offices.

“It’s fairly clear that you…