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Primary Voting is Now OPEN 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. APRIL 29th – MAY 9th (Except Sunday) MAIN JEFFERSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX 393 N LAWRENCE ST, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414 If you’re in District 99 and need a ride to vote, I will help you get there. Free rides to Vote May 4th to the…
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West Virginia has roughly 1.77 million people. Yet at the state level, many of the decisions that affect our roads, taxes, schools, utilities, water, public safety, jobs, and local communities are shaped by just 135 people: 100 members of the House of Delegates, 34 state senators, and 1 governor. That means a very small number…
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There is a reason our system of government was built with power divided among the federal government, the states, and the people. The closer a decision is made to the people it affects, the more accountable, practical, and responsive that decision is likely to be. At the federal level, the Tenth Amendment makes this principle…
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START|– 1) Does this clearly benefit my constituents in District 99?— No / unclear → OPPOSE or seek amendment before support.— Yes → — 2) Does it keep decision-making as close to the people as possible? (local over state, state over federal)— No → Ask:• Does it unnecessarily remove local control?• Can it be rewritten…
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The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a Non-Partisan Candidate introduction event in April 22nd at 7PM. The Primary Election on May 12th is your only chance to elect your Board of Education and other judiciary and administrative positions for the county and state. Don’t skip the primary, Vote. Information provided as a courtesy to…
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Growth should never come at the expense of the very communities that host it. Right now, HB 2014 takes decision-making power away from counties—even those that have done the hard work to establish planning commissions and zoning—and sends a large share of new tax revenue out of the community where the impact is felt. That’s…
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April 13, 2026 Secretary of State Kris Warner releases an online tool for voters to review their Sample Ballot before voting Charleston, W.Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office continues to work closely with the state’s 55 county clerks to prepare for the upcoming May 12th Primary Election.On Monday, Secretary of State Kris Warner released the WVSOS…
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The Issue West Virginia is actively pursuing large-scale data center development. These projects bring potential economic growth—but they also come with significant tax incentives and policy tradeoffs that deserve public scrutiny. What’s Happening The Opportunity Data centers can bring: The Concern These benefits must be weighed against real risks: A Principles-Based Approach West Virginia should…
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Most people think the election that matters most happens in November. That’s when the signs go up, the ads run nonstop, and turnout peaks. But the truth is, the most important decisions are often made long before that—in primary elections. Primaries are where we decide not just who wins, but who is even worthy of…
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Last night, I spent some time walking through downtown Charles Town as part of the city’s bimonthly Walk About Nothing. The walk takes place on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m., with participants meeting at City Hall. According to the city, the walks began in September 2024 as a simple…
