← Jefferson County Commission — Harpers Ferry District

Tricia Jackson

Constitution Party
📋 Key Policy Positions
Energy & Data Centers

Allowed industrial solar in 2022, then voted to repeal it.

  • Vote or action. As commissioner, moved to allow industrial solar farms in 2022 (4-0), then voted in 2023 to repeal the rule without explanation.

No public position found on the 2026 data-center zoning proposal.

Public Safety

Supported the 2022 shift to county-run ambulances; secured AEDs.

  • Vote or action. Supported the 2022 shift of ambulance service from volunteer fire departments to a county-run paid model, partly funded by $2.5 million in federal pandemic relief.
  • Statement. Site says she secured AEDs for deputy cruisers and pledges to "support public safety and essential county services."

Context: Volunteer fire leaders criticized slower response and lack of input.

Governance & Budget

Removed from office in 2024 after a quorum boycott.

  • Vote or action. Boycotted meetings for months with another commissioner in a seat-filling dispute; removed from office in 2024.
  • Vote or action. Helped bring the WVCheckbook transparency website to the county in 2022.
  • Vote or action. Voted in 2023 for an ordinance barring minors from certain adult live performances; repealed in 2024 after she left.
  • Statement. Site pledges to "promote transparency and open government" and "protect taxpayer dollars through responsible budgeting."

Context: The ACLU and others said the 2023 ordinance targeted drag shows.

Economic Development

Voted against Hill Top House TIF; site backs "responsible economic growth."

  • Vote or action. In 2024, voted against advancing the Hill Top House Hotel TIF, citing an incomplete application and little public input.
  • Statement. Site pledges to "encourage responsible economic growth while preserving our community," without specifics.

Context: The commission approved the TIF unanimously after her removal.

Land Use

Site lists repealing the ATV and solar zoning ordinances.

  • Statement. Site lists repealing the county’s ATV and solar zoning ordinances among her actions.
Constitutional Rights

Says she drafted the county’s Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.

  • Statement. Says she drafted the county’s Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.
  • Statement. Site also cites a Pledge of Allegiance resolution, ending COVID mandates and mask rules, and prayer in commission meetings.

Vote, bill or action Statement or pledge Unverified claim

👤 Background

Tricia Jackson is the Constitution Party nominee for Jefferson County Commission’s Harpers Ferry District seat. She previously served on the commission (2020–2024) as a Republican. She was removed from office in 2024 for boycotting meetings, blocking quorum; she pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count. She later left the GOP and became Constitution Party state chair. HR and payroll manager; adjunct professor at Shepherd University and Blue Ridge CTC.

🏅 Endorsements

Endorsed by the Constitution Party of West Virginia, for which she serves as its nominee and state chair.

🔗 Campaign Links
🌐 Campaign Website📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackson4wv

Sources: News archives, court records, campaign website

Running in: Jefferson County Commission — Harpers Ferry District (2026 General Election)