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Residents Voice Concern Over Development Authority Changes

Residents Voice Concern Over Development Authority Changes

LETTER: Keep D.C.-style politics out of Jefferson County The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent letter published in The Spirit of Jefferson highlights growing concerns among citizens about the abrupt dismissal of the Jefferson County Development Authority Board by the county commission.

Political Turmoil as County Commission Disbands JCDA Board

Political Turmoil as County Commission Disbands JCDA Board

LETTER: From collaboration to control: County Commission overthrows JCDA Board The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a controversial move, the Jefferson County Commission unexpectedly voted to remove all members of the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) board during a July 8 meeting, citing a

Dissolution of JCDA Board Sparks Controversy in Charles Town

Dissolution of JCDA Board Sparks Controversy in Charles Town

JCDA's board dissolved; County Commission to reconfigure it in August The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 8, the Commission voted unanimously to dissolve the Jefferson County Development Authority's (JCDA) board, reducing its size from 15 to 9 members to

Hearing Today on Sidewinder's Beverage Facility Lawsuit in Charles Town

The Sidewinder lawsuit hearing begins this morning — here's what you need to know. The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 14, 2025 By Staff The Sidewinder lawsuit hearing starts today in Charles Town, where Sidewinder Enterprises, LLC, is contesting the Jefferson County Planning Commission's decision to reject

Local Concerns Rise Over Planning Commission's New Comment Limit

Local Concerns Rise Over Planning Commission's New Comment Limit

County Planning Commission's decision to cap public comment on budget items creates ire within community The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to a revised public comment policy by the Jefferson County Planning Commission, locals expressed their concerns during a gathering outside

Martinsburg Activists Rally for Accountability and Democracy

Martinsburg Activists Rally for Accountability and Democracy

BETWEEN THE RIVERS: Local accountability and transparency The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Last Tuesday, activists rallied in Martinsburg for transparency and accountability, protesting recent changes limiting citizen comments at planning meetings. This grassroots movement, motivated by public concerns such as healthcare access and immigration

Charles Town Gears Up for Protest Advocating Civil Rights

Charles Town Gears Up for Protest Advocating Civil Rights

Hundreds expected to 'make good trouble' at upcoming protest in Charles Town The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 17, local organizers in Charles Town will hold a protest outside the Jefferson County Courthouse to commemorate Congressman John Lewis and advocate for