County
Monongalia County Commission
Eastern District residency
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county commission adopts the county budget, sets the county levy, oversees county offices and hears estate and election matters.
Public safety
Ronald LytleRepublican
No documented position found.
Julie A KnightDemocratic
- Pledges to work with volunteer fire departments
Education
Ronald LytleRepublican
- Supported renewal of the county schools' excess levy
Julie A KnightDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Ronald LytleRepublican
No documented position found.
Julie A KnightDemocratic
- Proposes county-built infrastructure to enable affordable housing
- Supports adding HUD or Section 8 housing in the county
Economy & jobs
Ronald LytleRepublican
No documented position found.
Julie A KnightDemocratic
- Proposes focusing on quality of life alongside economic growth
Roads & infrastructure
Ronald LytleRepublican
No documented position found.
Julie A KnightDemocratic
- Proposes pressing the Public Service Commission on utility bills
Government & transparency
Ronald LytleRepublican
- Pledges to build consensus among county leaders
- Proposes closer work with the county's legislative delegation
- Pledges to meet residents about daily county concerns
Julie A KnightDemocratic
No documented position found.
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