I decided to run for Berkeley County Commission because Berkeley county citizens are tired of the constant tax increases, wasteful spending, failing infrastructure and lack of vision.
It is time to drain the swamp and forge a better future for Berkeley County. My job as a farrier, takes me through Berkeley County each day, and I hear the concerns of many Berkeley County residents. These are issues that our current Berkeley County Commission have grown deaf to.
We need a County Commissioner that will use critical thinking skills, common sense and act in the best interest of Berkeley County.
My Position on Major Issues in Berkeley County
Tax Payer Funded Lobbyist
The Berkeley County Commissioners have contracted a lobbyist for $192,000 a year. The lobbyist is supposed to be representing Berkeley County's interests in the WV legislature, but isn't that what our Delegates and State Senators are supposed to do? I will work to remove this position.
Commission meetings Schedule
The Berkeley County Commission holds commission meetings on Thursday mornings, a time which most people are working. I want to move the commission meetings to Thursday nights so that citizens can attend and make their voice heard.
Rain Tax
I will fight for the removal of the Rain Tax. This is an unfair tax upon Berkeley County citizens. Large factories with a massive footprint pay exactly the same rate as a homeowner. Newly imposed impact fees for new construction should cover the costs of the water management that this tax is used for.
No to the Sales Tax Increase
We keep hearing about the sales tax being raised. The County Commission wants people to vote on it instead of them, yet are sending our tax payer funded lobbyist to lobby to raise our taxes at the state capital. They fail to go on the record if they support or not support raising our sales tax.
Local Control of Data Centers
The WV legislature has decided to take away a county's oversight of the development and running of a data center. Data centers demand a huge amount of electricity and water. How will this affect our electric bills and availability of water in Berkeley County?
Use WV businesses
Why is the park project using a Virginia contractor? The commissioners need to think outside the box and think of ways that projects could benefit our citizens. How about an arena that could attract concerts, MMA fights and minor league ice hockey, which provides great revenue and local jobs.
Important Dates
Primary Election
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
Tuesday April 21, 2026
By mail, in person or online
Due to the GOP in WV new rule. If you are an independent or other party and wish to vote in the Republican primary you will need to register as a republican for the primary. you will have until April 21 to do so.
My Background Information
I am a farmer and farrier. I also have a business helping people with disabilities obtain employment.
I served in the Army National Guard as a military policeman and was deployed to the Pentagon during 9/11 and honorably discharged.
One of my hobbies is Civil War reenacting.
I also do WWII reenacting.
I am a huge hockey fan and love going to games with my wife and daughter.
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