The departments of the City of Bridgeport exist to promote and sustain a superior quality of life in Bridgeport. In partnership with our community, our goal is to deliver cost-effective services in a personal, responsive and innovative manner.
The Bridgeport Cemetery occupies a 55-acre, pleasant park-like tract of land at the eastern edge of Bridgeport, WV. The Cemetery is significant in three respects. It will meet the needs of the area it serves for many years to come. The serene beauty of its landscaped hills is an inspiring sight. And it has an interesting historical background. Read more...
The Bridgeport City Clerk's Office strives to make city government as accessible and responsive to the community as possible. Read more...
The mission of the City Manager's office is to provide professional leadership in the administration and execution of policies and objectives formulated by City Council; to develop and recommend alternative solutions to community problems for council consideration; to plan and develop new programs to meet future needs of the city; to prepare the annual budget with staff members; and foster community pride in city government through excellent customer service. Read more...
The Community Development Department works collaboratively with other departments to provide citizens, business owners, developers, and applicants reliable and predictable expectations in the review, permitting, and inspection of development projects that meet the minimum municipal building and code requirements to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Read more...
The Economic Development Department works to maximize Bridgeport's potential as a thriving hub for businesses, jobs, robust neighborhoods, and economic opportunity for everyone in our City. Read more...
The mission of the Emergency Services Department is to prevent, prepare for and mitigate, respond to, and recover from all hazards. Read more...
The Engineering Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and inspection of the City's public infrastructure improvements. This Department also ensures that work completed by private developers and private utility companies within the public right-of-way meets the City's specifications. Read more...
The Finance Department is responsible for compiling and maintaining the financial records of the City of Bridgeport to insure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Read more...
The mission of the Bridgeport Fire Department is to save lives, protect property, and serve our community with courage, commitment and compassion. Read more...