Mike Tolbert Seeks Mayoral Position Amidst Rocwool Controversy
Mike Tolbert, a candidate for mayor of Charles Town, reflects on his previous term on the city council, which was dominated by the tumultuous discussions surrounding the controversial Rocwool factory. Initially expecting to serve only one term, he now believes that to address the unfinished business stemming from those debates, running for mayor is his next step. Tolbert's long-standing political engagement, influenced by his family’s involvement with the NAACP of West Virginia, underpins his commitment to the community as detailed in The Spirit of Jefferson.