Eddie Gochenour
Candidate for Berkeley County Commission
Background
- Occupation
- Berkeley County Commission President
- Lives in
- Gerrardstown (Norborne District)
President of the Berkeley County Commission, seeking re-election; a longtime member of the fire service.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports impact fees that do not hinder commercial growth.
The commission unanimously adopted a new Capital Improvement Plan tied to the county's impact fees.
ReportBerkeley County takes a look at impact fees a year since passingNews coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Jun 19, 2026 · journal-news.net
“there is an opportunity there to come in with a fee that is acceptable and doesn't hinder commercial growth”
Public safety
Supports more investment in public safety as the county grows.
The Journal reported he highlighted expanded fire and EMS coverage during his tenure.
ReportGochenour, Whitacre win Republican nomination to keep seats on Berkeley County Commission despite close fightNews coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · May 12, 2026 · journal-news.net
“argued continued growth required additional investments in public safety and water infrastructure”
Economy & jobs
Supports sending the county's recommendations to data center developers.
He said the state controls data center siting, so the county should offer letters of recommendation rather than a full planning review.
ReportBerkeley County Commission discusses review process (or lack thereof) for incoming data centersNews coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Jul 9, 2026 · journal-news.net
“I think we do not want to pass up the opportunity to protect our neighbors.”
Environment & parks
Voted to oppose the Valley Link North transmission line.In office
The commission's resolution passed unanimously, citing eminent domain and environmental impacts.
ReportBerkeley County Commission publicly opposes Valley Link North transmission lineNews coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Aug 7, 2026 · journal-news.net
“This is real. I think it's a negative impact on this community.”
Health & human services
Voted to merge the ambulance authority into county EMS.In office
The commission approved the change unanimously; the new Department of Emergency Medical Services is to begin July 1, 2027.
ReportBerkeley County dissolves ambulance board into unified county emergency departmentNews coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Aug 13, 2026 · journal-news.net
“I think the timing of it is right, and it should be absolutely seamless with services.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Eddie Gochenour on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Berkeley County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Gochenour, Whitacre win Republican nomination to keep seats on Berkeley County Commission despite close fight
News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · May 12, 2026 · journal-news.net
- Berkeley County Commission discusses review process (or lack thereof) for incoming data centers
News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Jul 9, 2026 · journal-news.net
- Berkeley County takes a look at impact fees a year since passing
News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Jun 19, 2026 · journal-news.net
- Berkeley County dissolves ambulance board into unified county emergency department
News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Aug 13, 2026 · journal-news.net
- Berkeley County Commission publicly opposes Valley Link North transmission line
News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Aug 7, 2026 · journal-news.net
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