Beth Kerns
Candidate for Charleston City Council, Ward 7
Background
- Occupation
- Department of Education
Member of Charleston City Council from Ward 7; works for the Department of Education.
Photo: City of Charleston
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports tax incentives to attract businesses to the mall
ReportPrimary election 2026: Contested Charleston City Council racesCandidate questionnaire · Charleston Gazette-Mail · Apr 29, 2026 · wvgazettemail.com
“If the city acquires the building, we should attract businesses with tax incentives.”
Economy & jobs
Proposes turning the Town Center into an entertainment hub
ReportPrimary election 2026: Contested Charleston City Council racesCandidate questionnaire · Charleston Gazette-Mail · Apr 29, 2026 · wvgazettemail.com
“The [Town Center] mall has been overlooked for too long and should become our city's main entertainment hub.”
All sources (3)
- 2026 Election Information: candidate updates
Election filing · City of Charleston · charlestonwv.gov
- City Council members
Government record · City of Charleston · charlestonwv.gov
- Primary election 2026: Contested Charleston City Council races
Candidate questionnaire · Charleston Gazette-Mail · Apr 29, 2026 · wvgazettemail.com
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.