CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Keep something in mind. County Clay needs strong, dedicated elected officials to help grow this Land of Little. If they won't talk us to now, why would anyone expect anything different once they get into office.
State Senate
County Commission
My name is Joyce Shamblin-Johnson and I’m running for the office of Clay County Commissioner. I live in Ivydale with my husband, Paul Johnson Jr.(Dickie). We are the parents of two wonderful sons, Joseph (JD), and Brandon Johnson.My late father Ray Shamblin, was a Conservation officer in the area for many years, my mother, Wanda Shamblin was the first female deputy in the county and served under 3 different sheriff’s terms. My grandfather and uncle, Frank Fields and Harald Fields, bot served as Clay County Sheriff at one time. My husband’s mother, Ann Johnson, was a longtime employee at Ivydale Elementary School. I hope to follow the tradition of our family members by working and serving the people of Clay County.
If you looked quickly you may have seen my campaign signs and banners, I put up them up all over the county. However it seems they were popular or valuable items and were stolen as fast as I put them up. I lost nearly 200 signs and to date 5 huge banners, but If you were fast you may have caught a glimpse. First and foremost, let me say that I believe in being a decent, honest, good person. I will NEVER stoop to dirty politics or lowering my standards and being any different because I’m running for political office. Will I tell you the truth about stuff going on? You bet I will and if I can’t win an election based on being myself and my merits , while holding high standards, then so be it.
I’m not trying to buy my way into office or impress you with lots of trinkets and favors. I want to be known for myself not junk I give away. I don’t want the job just for the insurance or benefits, I want the job to to be part of helping to make good things happen in this county and representing its people. I don’t believe in the “good ol’ boy” way of doing things. I don’t believe in favoritism or cliques. I don’t believe in telling you one thing and your neighbor something else. I DO believe in treating peoplewith honesty, integrity and respect .I believe in everyone being treated fairly and equally. I do believe you should be represented and your voices heard. I’m straightforward and not afraid to speak my mind or stand up for what I believe in or what you believe in. I don’t sugarcoat my words, I am upfront and tell it like it is.I also believe in treating people like I’d want to be treated and talking to people like I’d want to be talked to. I‘m old school , I still believe in good manners.
I’m a volunteer for Big Otter Vol Fire Dept, which I’ve done for several years managing the business side as well as being the treasurer. During that time,I’ve written successful grants to obtain new trucks, a side-by-side and trailer, tools and other equipment to help the department in their work. There was no county paid professional grant writer doing these grants , I wrote them. I have years of business experience from working with the public in Charleston and Clay, as well as being a volunteer with various organizations including Clay Primary Health Care board, Clay Development board, little league, youth basketball and school when my sons were growing up. I taught computer skills to community members in a computer lab sponsored by the Future Generations of America. I’ve worked early voting and in election polls the last few years.
I can’t make campaign promises of what I’ll do because it takes a majority to accomplish things, not just one person. I can promise to listen to you and your concerns and work toward those and the best interest of the county. I want to work to end the constant negativity heard about Clay County. I love this county and its people. It takes all of us working together to be successful, and I know it can be done because we do have good people. Together we can make good things happen and begin to hear positive comments replacing the negative.Like everywhere, there are many things we can improve -- I want to help make it happenand I want to have your help and support along the way. WE can make it happen. Let’s take advantage of and support the new local businesses developing, let’s support local people, let’s use the opportunities that tourism is opening, let’s make our county a place to be proud of again! Our county needs changes and now’s the time to start!
I’m asking for your support and vote on
May 10th. Let me represent YOU in county
government.Make JOYCE your choice for County Commission!
Thank you for your time and consideration!
FRAN KING
FOR CLAY
COUNTY
COMMISSION
#1 ON THE
BALLOT
#1 FOR CLAY
COUNTY
WORKS DAILY
For You
Wrote and
received Grant for new bulletproof vests entire
sheriff’s department
Wrote and
received $25000 from CASE equipment for free equipment
to redo Spread Park, walking trail at Maysel Park and
Elk River Trail
Wrote and
received $63396 to repair drainage and pipes at New
Courthouse
Wrote and
received $5000 to mow Spread Park and Keep water on in
Summer of '21
Wrote and received $5000 to open Clay
Pool and pay bills
2017 Aided
in securing funding for the Pack Fork, Independence
Water Project
March 2022
signed grant application for $2,000,000 for Clay
County Big Otter, Nebo/Walker Road Water Extension.
March 2022
Added water extension project to the RIC funding
source for branches of the Lizemore water line project
Pack Fork, Independent, Grassy Creek, Upper and Lower
Sycamore,ETC
February
Received $150,000 for Clay County Broadband Extension
October 2022
Applied for $3.000.000 for Clay County Health Dept.
upgrades and larger building.
FACTS NOT PROMISES
County Clerk
School Board
"Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change"
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RE-ELECT CHERYL A. WHITE
BOARD OF EDUCATION
My name is Cheryl Ann Leina’ala White. I am once again
running for a seat on the county’s Board of Education.
I
was born on the island of Kaua’i, Hawai’i. My father, a
Filipino immigrant, and my mother a Native Hawaiian with
Chinese and German ancestors. I am multi-lingual.
I
was raised in a small community and understand the
struggles we all face. We were poor. My Dad always helped
me with my homework because he wanted me to have an
education and a better life
I
moved to Clay County in 2005. I live in Wallback with my
husband, David White. I am a Real Estate Broker and own WV
Land Farm & Home Realty, Inc. David and I also own Man
in the Hat Contracting & Construction, LLC. licensed
general contractors. We employ local people and support
our community.
Eight
years ago, I ran for public office. For the very first
time in my life. I ran for a position that I could be most
effective in, HELPING CHILDREN.
Reflecting
on my own struggles, I want to help students understand
that an education, academia or vocational, can help you
achieve goals and overcome hurdles in life. Background and
circumstances may influence who we are but, we are
responsible for whom we become.
STUDENTS
are the future. While we may have the resources to teach,
we also need parents and others to assist in ensuring that
each child has the motivation to learn.
Success
does not come overnight, it comes by working hard for what
you desire. Success is a journey and the need to have
support along the way. It takes a village to raise a
child. That village is our community, Clay County. I pray
that you will cast your vote for me once again on May 10,
2022.
Thank
you in advance.
DISCLAIMER: None of the
persons pictured above have endorsed me.
Someone You Can Count
On!
Lolita Nutter
Clay County
Board of Education
Do you want
change?
Are you tired of not
knowing where your tax dollars are being spent?
Would you like to have a chance to ask questions
and have your voice
heard? Then,
I am your candidate!
My name is
Lolita Nutter and I am the daughter of Jerry Helms Sr.,
a retired US combat
veteran of the Vietnam War. My late mother, Francis
(Mullins) Helms, was born
and raised in Clay, West Virginia. My 3 siblings and I
all attended schools in
this county. I have been the manager of the Clay Go Mart
for over thirty years
and have worked with Go Mart to support our kids. I have been
married to Jeff Nutter for almost
40 years, and both us attended Clay County Schools. Our children,
Jena and Joshua also attended
and graduated from Clay County High School. My family is
well-rooted in this
school system and before it is said and done, my 7
grandsons have attended or
will have attended Clay County Schools.
I
believe
that as a parent, grandparent and a tax payer, that
there needs to be change in
the way that our school board conducts business. We have had
major successes in the past, but
we are also faced with a lot of challenges. The Covid-19
pandemic, lack of
teachers, and no money, are all excuses.
We don’t need excuses!We need action and people
on the Board
that are willing to take action
and make no excuses. We need consistency. We need
communication at all levels.
We need transparency.
WE NEED CHANGE!
If, I am
elected to the Board of Education, I promise to listen
to your ideas and
concerns. Everyone,
who knows me, knows
that I will stand for what is right and I will do my
best for the children in
our county.
Together, we
can create change.
Change for a better
Board, and a better system; but most importantly- CHANGEfor a Better Education for our Children!
If I am
elected, I promise to do the
following:
·
Work hard in
making sure that school
funds and policies are transparent to the public.
·
Keep all of
our elementary schools
open.
·
Increase
technology in all schools.
·
Upgrade all
elementary school
playgrounds.
·
Add additional
vocational (CTE)
classes at the high school (masonry, small engine/auto
repair, cosmetology).
·
Open the
auxiliary gym for
community/family events.
·
Create
incentive programs to increase
student and staff attendance for both service personnel
and educational staff.
·
Increase and
fund educational field
trips to bridge the gaps that our kids face.
·
Provide more
after-school and
enrichment activities to improve test scores.
·
Advocate for
the public to speak and
ask questions at all Board meetings.
·
Work more
closely with the youth
programs in our county.
With Lolita Nutter
on the Board, You
won’t be ignored!
It’s Your voice
and Your
vote!
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