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Jefferson County Commission · Harpers Ferry District

Lanae Johnson

Candidate for Jefferson County Commission, Harpers Ferry District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel
Lives in
Charles Town

A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who served eight years in the Air Force and 23 in the Army, then 15 years in civilian federal service. She is president of the Demory Farms Homeowners Association and a director with the West Virginia NAACP.

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Documented positions

Housing

Economy & jobs

  • Opposes data center development in the county.

    Johnson seeks Commission seat for Harpers Ferry District

    News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Apr 28, 2026 · journal-news.net

    “Johnson has voiced opposition to data center development and other industries she believes could strain infrastructure or harm natural resources”
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Government & transparency

  • Opposes limits on public comment at commission meetings.

    She also criticized the commission's dismissal of the Jefferson County Development Authority.

    Johnson seeks Commission seat for Harpers Ferry District

    News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Apr 28, 2026 · journal-news.net

    “including limits on public comment at meetings and the dismissal of the Jefferson County Development Authority”
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  • Pledges a listen-first approach to county decisions.

    Johnson seeks Commission seat for Harpers Ferry District

    News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Apr 28, 2026 · journal-news.net

    “When residents are heard, policy becomes smarter, more balanced, and more reflective of what our community truly wants.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Lanae Johnson on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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