CAMPAIGN NEWS

CHARLES TOWN, WV — Rob Vincent, candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 99, announced two bills he will introduce to restore local authority and protect community resources as data center development accelerates in Jefferson County. The first measure, The Local Control Restoration Act, would amend HB 2014 to repeal the ban on local zoning and other regulations under which all other businesses live. It would also reverse HB 2014’s diversion of half of a

Our state stands at a crossroads. If we demand accountability, insist on community first planning, and protect our resources, we can ensure that the digital economy strengthens West Virginia rather than exploiting it.

Every election season brings a new wave of national headlines, polling memos, and political forecasts. Lately, much of that noise has centered on the Make America Healthy Again movement — a reminder that, across the country, people are hungry for something simple: a government that protects their health, their families, and their future.

For months now, West Virginians have heard big headlines about data centers — especially the data center project announced in Berkeley County. But here in Jefferson County, where multiple data center proposals are already in the pipeline, residents have been kept in the dark. Not because local leaders don’t care, but because state law allows these projects to move forward without public disclosure . That’s not how government should work. Not in Jefferson County. Not in West

“Responsible growth requires constitutional stewardship, fair taxation, and genuine community partnership. We can welcome innovation and investment while still insisting on transparency, worker protections, and respect for the character of our communities. As Delegate for District 99, I will fight for economic development that strengthens our region, protects working families, and ensures that what we build today leaves West Virginia stronger tomorrow.”

“A $4 billion data center is a major project, but West Virginians deserve straight answers before we celebrate. We still don’t know who the end user is, what the long term jobs look like, or how this will impact our roads, utilities, and neighborhoods. I support growth—but only when it’s transparent, protects taxpayers, and uses skilled union labor like the IBEW to ensure safety and real local jobs. As Delegate, I’ll fight for development that strengthens our communities, not