← Jefferson County Commission — Harpers Ferry District
Tricia Jackson
Allowed industrial solar in 2022, then voted to repeal it.
- 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.
Supported the 2022 shift to county-run ambulances; secured AEDs.
- 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.
- 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.
Removed from office in 2024 after a quorum boycott.
- Boycotted meetings for months with another commissioner in a seat-filling dispute; removed from office in 2024.
- Helped bring the WVCheckbook transparency website to the county in 2022.
- Voted in 2023 for an ordinance barring minors from certain adult live performances; repealed in 2024 after she left.
- 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.
Voted against Hill Top House TIF; site backs "responsible economic growth."
- In 2024, voted against advancing the Hill Top House Hotel TIF, citing an incomplete application and little public input.
- Site pledges to "encourage responsible economic growth while preserving our community," without specifics.
Context: The commission approved the TIF unanimously after her removal.
Site lists repealing the ATV and solar zoning ordinances.
- Site lists repealing the county’s ATV and solar zoning ordinances among her actions.
Says she drafted the county’s Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.
- Says she drafted the county’s Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.
- 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
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.
Endorsed by the Constitution Party of West Virginia, for which she serves as its nominee and state chair.
Sources: News archives, court records, campaign website
Running in: Jefferson County Commission — Harpers Ferry District (2026 General Election)