form of government to a council-manager government. A mayor, who is directly elected by all voters, serves as the president of a council that includes four other members, one elected from each of four geographic wards. The change took effect in November 2025.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.31 sqmi, all land.

The city, along with the rest of Jefferson County, lies atop iron, coal, and limestone deposits.

Shades Creek,

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