County Commission
Clay County, West Virginia
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Democratic
Greg Fitzwater is a former Clay County Commission president who led the county's response and recovery work after the June 2016 flood, including pressing FEMA for temporary housing for displaced residents.
Republican
Trey Corwell is division manager of the Rail Explorers railbike tourist attraction on the Elk River in Clay County. Corwell has worked to grow tourism jobs in the county and spread the economic benefits to local businesses.
Source: candidates.wvsos.gov