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Charleston City Council

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The council adopts Charleston's budget and ordinances and sets municipal fees and taxes.

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Beth KernsCity of Charleston

Beth Kerns

DemocraticIncumbent

Department of Education

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  • Proposes turning the Town Center into an entertainment hub
  • Supports tax incentives to attract businesses to the mall
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  1. Proposes turning the Town Center into an entertainment hub

    Primary election 2026: Contested Charleston City Council races

    Candidate 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.”

  2. Supports tax incentives to attract businesses to the mall

    Primary election 2026: Contested Charleston City Council races

    Candidate questionnaire · Charleston Gazette-Mail · Apr 29, 2026 · wvgazettemail.com

    “If the city acquires the building, we should attract businesses with tax incentives.”

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