Local Educators Rally for Healthcare Solutions in Martinsburg
PEIA Public Meeting Highlights Eastern Panhandle Employee Concerns
The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, November 11, 2025
During a recent PEIA Finance Board public meeting in Martinsburg, local educators and public servants expressed deep concerns about rising healthcare costs and insufficient pay, highlighting the challenges faced in the Eastern Panhandle. Speakers like Jacqueline Sanchez detailed personal financial struggles due to increasing premiums, while teachers such as Jana Woofter and Heather Smith urged legislators to address local cost-of-living disparities and finally implement locality pay. The meeting attracted significant local political attention, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions for public employees across the region.
