Kit McGinnis is a Democratic Candidate for a seat on the Jefferson County Commission. She lives in the Kabletown district. The May 13th primary election will decide the future of Jefferson County. Democrats and, for the first time, registered Independents, can request a democratic ballot and vote for Kit McGinnis. Below find out how Kit plans to shape the future of Jefferson County.
* LIVE AND WORK HERE — KIT'S PLANS FOR THE COUNTY *
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success on capitol hill
Washington Family Legacy Lands of Jefferson County Project moves ahead thanks to Kit's leadership! May 1, 2008, Bill Action — Rep. Shelley Capito [R-WV] introduced H.R.5945: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Washington Family Legacy Lands of Jefferson County, West Virginia, as part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park or designating the lands as a separate unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
plan for our future while preserving our past
Did you know that there are already 10,000 houses approved in Jefferson County that have not yet been built and another 1,500 soon to be approved? There are houses everywhere; we just don’t see them yet. If we’d had a visionary Plan for Our Future, we might have avoided the problems we are facing today. more...
manage the business of government
The current system of managing the Jefferson County government needs to be brought into the 21st century. I have spent my entire career in the private sector. To survive there, you must have detailed and accessible knowledge of your finances in order to make informed decisions about how to manage your organization’s future. more...
build vibrant local economies with good jobs here
Jefferson County needs an economic development plan that capitalizes on the unique niches of Jefferson County and builds good career oriented jobs here – then that plan needs to be aggressively implemented. more...
“As a County Commissioner, I would work to ensure a high quality of life in our community, which means I would foster vibrant local economies with good jobs here – built on locally owned businesses, farms, new high-tech jobs, and heritage tourism businesses. I would encourage common sense government and an engaged citizenry. I would support alternatives to automobile transportation; protect open space and our rich heritage; insist that infrastructure supports planned development; and base each decision on an underlying commitment to protecting the environment,” states McGinnis. McGinnis has sought opportunities to get involved and help make a positive difference through her work and in her community. She welcomes the chance to devote her time, talent and experience to the needs of Jefferson County and its residents.