Tara Nicole Martinez is an Independent candidate, business owner and advocate. She is a Latino American who is a longtime West Virginia resident and currently lives in Charleston, West Virginia. She is a mother who says she has focused her career on women and family issues, workforce development, agriculture, economic opportunity and helping communities build practical solutions to real problems. She has worked for nearly three decades across state government agencies, local small business operations and nonprofit boards. Martinez has a background in workforce development, agricultural policy, women and family services, and civic engagement initiatives. She says she is running as an Independent because she feels West Virginia needs someone who puts community before politics and works with anyone, Republican, Democrat or Independent. Her platform includes childcare access, workforce retention, workforce systems modernization, small business growth and strong agricultural economies. Martinez has previously served in public advisory roles, including an appointment to the West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council.
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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