County Commissioner
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:
Republican
Matthew Barkley retired in 2024 after 29 years as a West Virginia Division of Natural Resources police officer, the last 15 in Pocahontas County. Barkley now works for the Cass Scenic Railroad and has long taught air rifle at the county 4-H camp.
Source: candidates.wvsos.gov