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County Commission Plans To Finance New HQ With $16 Million Bond

AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County

County Commission Wants Impact Fees To Help Cover Costs of New Offices

West Virginia Humanities Council Suspends All Grants

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP

WVU Medicine Will Invest In Berkeley and Jefferson Counties

Sidewinder Files Lawsuit Against Jefferson County Planning Commission

Mobile Food Pantry Serves Growing Need In WV’s Eastern Panhandle

Data Center Microgrid Bill Passes WV House & Senate, To Governor For Signature

Senate Passes Data Center Bill After Changing Tax Distribution Formula

Data Center Tax: Local Share Set By Senate Committee

Governor Morrisey Looks To Data Centers To Fund West Virginia’s Future

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Government

County Commission – Cara Keys

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Cara Keys

What made you decide to run for County Commission? The past few years our county has been so consumed with fighting we have failed to solve serious problems impacting our county. Our county needs more than ever people who are willing and able to have constructive conversations on our county issues with the knowledge needed Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – Carrie Blessing

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Carrie Blessing

What made you decide to run for County Commission? We’re at a pivotal moment in Jefferson County. Outside interests are pushing development that would permanently alter our rural landscape and quality of life. I’m running to ensure responsible development that respects our community and environment. I’ve served my community as a member of the Shepherdstown Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – David Tabb

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

David Tabb

What made you decide to run for County Commission? I was taught from the age of three, by my parents and elders, that everyone has the responsibility to be a steward of the land.  Without the land, clean water and air you don’t have anything to build upon.  Over the last 20 years, this commission Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – Jack Hefestay

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Jack Hefestay

What made you decide to run for County Commission? The Commission appeared to be contentious and deadlocked on several important issues. My management and leadership experience as well as personal history dealing with difficult situations (conflict resolution) led me to think I could be a big assist with the Commission. Why should residents trust you Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – James Walch

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: election 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

James Walch

What made you decide to run for County Commission? I decided to run for County Commission because Jefferson County is facing some unique challenges and is at a critical point in its history.  We are now the 2nd fastest growing county in the state.  I have a deep love for Jefferson County and its residents Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Looks At Changes To Impact Fees

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Housing Growth, Impact Fees, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Impact Fees by year

Jefferson County has been collecting impact fees on new construction projects since 2004. The initial fee schedule was based on a 2003 report prepared by TischlerBise, a Maryland-based consulting firm that specializes in fiscal and economic planning for local governments. The county had TischlerBise update its recommendations again in a 2015 report. At that time, Read the Full Story >>

Public Hearing for Draft Comprehensive Plan Will Be December 4

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commisssion, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan

growth map

The Jefferson County Planning Commission formally delivered the draft of the “2045 Comprehensive Plan” to the County Commission on October 17. This started a 90 day window for the County Commission to schedule a vote to adopt, amend, or reject the comprehensive plan and the accompanying future land use guide.  The County Commission’s first order Read the Full Story >>

Water Bottling Plant Planned In Middleway

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Middleway, Mountain Pure, Sidewinder, Water Bottling

concept plan for Middleway water bottling site

A plan for a water bottling facility in Middleway is on the Nov 12 2024 Jefferson County Planning Commission meeting agenda. Read the Full Story >>

August 27 Public Hearing For Comment On County Comprehensive Plan

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Planning Commission

public meeting crowd

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing about the draft comprehensive plan on August 27 at 7:00 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Commission Rejects Solar Project Tax Abatement Request

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024, Jefferson County Commission, solar permitting

citizens speak against tax abatement for solar project

The Jefferson County Commission voted to reject a tax abatement agreement request for the Wild Hill solar project. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Elects New Mayor and Town Council Members

June 5, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, Shepherdstown Town Council

vote at town hall sign

Shepherdstown residents elected James Gatz as mayor on June 4 along with 2 incumbent and 3 new council members. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown: Where, When and How to Vote in Mayor, Council Elections

May 21, 2024 Tagged With: Corp of Shepherdstown, elections, Shepherdstown Town Council

Shepherdstown town hall sign

The town of Shepherdstown will hold elections for mayor and town council on June 4 2024. Read the Full Story >>

Draft Map For The Future Of Jefferson County Proposes New Growth Areas

May 12, 2024 Tagged With: comprehensive plan, future land use map, Housing Growth, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan

Shepherdstown South Preferred Growth Area (proposed May 2024)

The Jefferson County Planning Commission is holding a final input session on Monday May 13 for public comment on the future land use map and action items for the new county comprehensive plan. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan Review Presented and Discussed in Special Hearing

May 4, 2024 Tagged With: Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan, Shepherdstown Planning Commission, Shepherdstown Town Council

Shepherdstown Planning Commission at meeting

On April 30, Shepherdstown’s Planning Commission held a hearing at which a special committee’s recommendations to update the town’s comprehensive plan were presented to the public. Read the Full Story >>

Republican Party Divison Stalls County Government

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: analysis, In Print May 2024, Jefferson County Commission, Republican Party

Jefferson County Commission May 2024 (3 commissioners)

Following the removal of Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse on May 1, the Jefferson County Commission will operate with only 3 commissioners. Read the Full Story >>

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