David Michaels is the Democratic candidate for House of Delegates District 91, representing Berkeley County. During the primary election, he received 432 votes. In November, he will face Republican Chris Clagett. Michaels is from Hedgesville, West Virginia. His campaign priorities include clean water initiatives, locality pay for school staff, healthcare and he opposes data centers. Michaels is a retired electro-mechanical engineer, pilot, farmer and preacher. He is part of the Berkeley County Landmarks Commission as its treasurer. Michaels and Clagett are both looking to replace former disgraced elect Joseph De Soto who was not sworn in after criminal charges were brought against him. Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed Ian Masters to fill De Soto’s vacancy and is not seeking reelection. Michaels was submitted as a replacement by the Berkeley County Democratic Executive Committee but Morrisey did not select him, choosing Masters instead.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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