Joe Funkhouser is the Republican incumbent for District 98 in Jefferson County. He is an attorney and was appointed by former Gov. Jim Justice in 2024. He won election later that year and has been a member of the House of Delegates since. Funkhouser has sponsored legislation to double the Homestead Tax exemption and another bill related to taxation. He also sponsored eminent-domain compensation and proposed a bill for enabling market pay for teachers. Funkhouser focused on taxations and regulations pertaining to ground water but says he was struck down by lobbyists. He attended law school at West Virginia University (WVU) and has been a life-long resident of Jefferson County.
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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