← Jefferson County Commission — Kabletown District
Danny Lutz
Criticized Blake Solar Farm’s stormwater exemption; wants erosion rules.
- In a 2024 interview, criticized the Blake Solar Farm for getting a stormwater-ordinance exemption and said solar projects should be required to prevent soil erosion.
Farmer who says the county ignored his help on solar farmland impact.
- Longtime farmer and WVU agriculture graduate; cites steep decline in local dairy farms (from about 212 in 1978 to one today, by his count).
- Says the county Planning Board ignored his offers to help evaluate solar projects’ impact on farmland.
Mountain Party platform backs data-center moratorium; his view unconfirmed.
- Chairs the WV Mountain Party’s Economic Justice Committee and sits on its state executive committee.
- The party’s platform calls for a data-center moratorium, renewable energy, and reduced police funding.
Context: Lutz hasn’t said whether he’d apply these to Jefferson County specifically.
Vote, bill or action Statement or pledge Unverified claim
Mountain Party nominee for Jefferson County Commission, Kabletown District. Retired U.S. Air Force major and farmer; owns Feagans’ Mill in Charles Town. Served as Eastern Panhandle Conservation District Supervisor (2016–2024, did not seek re-election in 2026). Previously lost races for WV House (2014), U.S. House (2018), and Governor (2020). WVU graduate.
WV Mountain Party
Sources: WCHS/WVAH, VisionRoot, BallotReady, GPUS Elections Database, Spirit of Jefferson, WV Mountain Party platform materials
Running in: Jefferson County Commission — Kabletown District (2026 General Election)