Maria Belcher
Candidate for Charleston City Council, Ward 9
Background
- Campaign website
- mariabelcherforcitycouncil.com
Arts management, nonprofit and community development professional and small business owner in Ward 9.
Documented positions
Housing
Proposes programs to reuse vacant and dilapidated spaces
ReportMaria Belcher for City Council, Ward 9Campaign website · mariabelcherforcitycouncil.com
“Prioritize programs and partnerships that activate vacant and/or dilapidated spaces.”
Economy & jobs
Supports public-private partnerships for neighborhood investment
ReportMaria Belcher for City Council, Ward 9Campaign website · mariabelcherforcitycouncil.com
“Encourage public-private partnerships that drive investment and foot traffic.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes safer crossings and street and sidewalk repairs
ReportMaria Belcher for City Council, Ward 9Campaign website · mariabelcherforcitycouncil.com
“Improve walkability by focusing on safe crossings, and essential, responsive repairs to our streets and sidewalks.”
Environment & parks
Supports city investment in parks and public art
ReportMaria Belcher for City Council, Ward 9Campaign website · mariabelcherforcitycouncil.com
“Advocate for city investments in parks, public art, and community programs.”
All sources (3)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Kanawha County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- 2026 Election Information: candidate updates
Election filing · City of Charleston · charlestonwv.gov
- Maria Belcher for City Council, Ward 9
Campaign website · mariabelcherforcitycouncil.com
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