Hatfield will take over for Rose Devaney who has been serving the town in some sort of capacity for over 30 years.
Fort Gay, W. Va. — It’s a new day in Fort Gay as Joetta Hatfield who last week at city hall has been named the new Mayor of a town she grew up in, graduated high school from and has raised her family in, which includes one son ( Landon ) and three granddaughters ( Ella, Emily, and Elise ).
Hatfield has been on the city council for two terms and wants to improve the small town in appearance as well as growth and development. She is also looking forward to bringing much needed improvements to the water and sewer departments which are very outdated.
Hatfield will take over for Rose Devaney who has been serving the town in some sort of capacity for over 30 years.
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A little bit more from Hatfield’s background. She graduated Fort Gay High school in 1975. Attended Marshall University, worked for Wayne County board of education for 34 years, Coached cheerleaders 20 years, President & Director Tolsia Youth League 10 years. Chartered member of Fort Gay Area Woman’s Club and she sits on 8 different boards.
* FGHSAA
* PRES. New Day FG
* Coalfield
Development
* Housing Authority Wayne County
* VP Neighborhood Association
* Republican Committee Woman
* LSIC
* Wayne Co Republicans
New Fort Gay Mayor Joetta Hatfield
MAYOR’S COMMENT
“… I was raised in Fort Gay, I raised my son in Fort Gay and now my grandchildren are being raised in Fort Gay. I want the residents and surrounding areas to be proud of our little town and want to be a part of the much needed change! As a kid and young adult growing up here I thought it was the best. We didn’t have a lot in town then either, but we had pride and respect for our town and of course for each other. My mom had a Restaurant in in town for 25 years and there’s not a day goes by that someone mentions Ellie and Clarence along with Fort Gay with fond memories.
“…I believe in leadership but most of all it takes teamwork!”
FT. GAY CITY WORKERS AND ADMINISTRATION
Mayor — Joetta Hatfield
Recorder — Shelia Bowens
Judge — Larry Britt
Council Members
Lee Kitts
Greg Cavins
Jamie Frasher
Ralph Dent
William Thompson
