Lucia Valentine, 29, is a West Virginia native, advocate, and public policy professional. She is a legislative advocate for the West Virginia Environmental Council, works with Conserve West Virginia on public lands and water protection. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University in 2019 and serves as the managing director for the West Virginia Women’s Alliance. Her public policy efforts have focused on water quality throughout the state. She also holds an emphasis on keeping West Virginians, especially younger people, in the state. Her campaign has been focused on school funding, wage adjustments, preservation of farmland and affordability. She has also received endorsements from West Virginia AFL-CIO, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), the IUPAT, and the WV Building and Construction Trades.
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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