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Jefferson County Commission · Kabletown District

Steve Stolipher

Candidate for Jefferson County Commission, Kabletown District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Jefferson County Commissioner
Lives in
Charles Town

Jefferson County Commissioner for the Kabletown District since January 2021; his term runs through December 31, 2026.

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Documented positions

Public safety

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Proposed a resolution asking that Valley North be buried underground.In office

    His resolution asked that the line be placed underground if the project is approved; the motion died without a second.

    Jefferson Commission passes two resolutions opposing the Valley North project

    News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Aug 9, 2026 · journal-news.net

    “If the transmission project did pass, the resolution requested that the line be placed underground.”
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Environment & parks

Government & transparency

  • Voted against advancing a proposed county disclosure ordinance.In office

    He questioned the commission's legal authority to require the disclosures; the motion not to move forward passed 3-2.

    Jefferson County Commission rejects proposed disclosure ordinance

    News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Sep 20, 2026 · journal-news.net

    “Stolipher questioned what statute gave the commission power to enforce citizens, businesses and organizations to share this information.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

All sources (9)

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