Local Leaders Urged to Prioritize Community Engagement Over Ceremonies

Be Like Byrd and Overington

The Journal | Friday, June 27, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

In a recent article from The Journal, concerns are raised about Representative Riley Moore and Senator Shelly Moore Capito attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Homeland Security building in Harpers Ferry instead of engaging directly with local constituents. The author expresses a desire for these leaders, along with Senator Jim Justice, to focus on local issues such as assisting food banks, supporting emergency services, advocating for refugees, and participating in community enrichment programs to improve the well-being of residents across towns like Charles Town and Ranson.

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