 P O Box 3060
Beckley, WV 25801 [Map It]
Phone: 304-591-8669
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It was just over a year ago that I began to seriously consider running for mayor. Since then I have been reminded more than ever before just how lucky I am to have a beautiful and supportive family and a host of devoted friends and colleagues. Im also fortunate to have had the opportunity to live my entire life in a city that I love, the city that I want very much to lead as mayor into the second decade of the twenty-first century.
Under the current administration, life in Beckley has been pretty good. Weve seen Beckley as well as Raleigh County position themselves for economic growth and at a time when most of the country is feeling the pinch of our current economic downturn, we are not facing the budget shortfalls and uncertainty many other cities and states are experiencing.
However, my foremost concern for Beckley and what prompted me to run for mayor is the apparent disconnect that residents feel with our municipal government and its affect on our communities and future economic growth. Its almost as though there are two Beckleys. One for the business elites and the politicians they support, and one where the rest of us live.
I believe that the next mayor must bring people together from all parts of our city regardless of what neighborhood they live in or their background. I believe, as so many of you do, that we all have a special responsibility and desire to contribute something of ourselves to the common good. Thats why I will be going door to door throughout this campaign not only to introduce myself as a candidate but more so to share with you my vision for the future and the many opportunities our city has to offer.
I promise you an all-out, open and vigorous campaign for Beckley unique from any other youve ever seen. Most importantly I intend to govern as I have campaigned, reaching out to residents, listening to their concerns and responding to their questions as clearly and as specifically as I can. I am certain that once we restore public confidence we will began moving Beckley forward again and experience true economic growth.
I ask that all of you join all of us in our grassroots quest, not just to elect Beckleys next mayor, but to help build the best Beckley ever.
Tony Martin,
Candidate for Mayor
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| A Question From My Facebook Page |
| "Why is an Independent candidate for Mayor opposed to non partisan elections? It seems like a contradiction. If you believe we should have partisan elections, shouldn't you join a Political Party yourself?” More...
06/23/2010
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| Say No To Nonpartisan Elections For Beckley |
| The voters of Beckley may soon have to decide whether or not to switch from the current system of partisan elections to a system of nonpartisan elections for all City offices. The nonpartisan system under consideration would consist of a single nonpartisan “general” election that would allow a candidate to win without receiving a majority of the vote (more than 50% of the total votes cast). More...
06/19/2010
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| I Love This Stuff |
| A year ago I was minding my own business, taking care of my family and living life in our great city. Since then I've been all over Beckley meeting many new and extradordinary people with... More...
06/12/2010
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| What’s Up With Beckley’s Elections? |
| I can't tell you how many times I have been asked that question. Frankly, I'm not sure I know the answer anymore. What started out as an effort to increase voter turnout is now beginning to look more like political strategy. More...
05/27/2010
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| Why Public Access TV? |
| As your next mayor, I want to inspire people from all backgrounds to engage with existing and emerging technologies for the purpose of promoting broad participation in our civic and cultural life. More...
05/11/2010
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| How Do You See Your Community? |
| The Benefits of Community Media and Using Our Community Channel More Effectively
If you live in the Beckley Raleigh County area and subscribe to cable television service, you are probably familiar with the City's public/local access channel (the community bulliten board that airs on Suddenlink Channel 4). Though useful, our... More...
05/11/2010
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| Day one as your next mayor: |
| I will completely reinvent the way the City communicates with residents. More...
05/03/2010
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| Dodge Ball for Autism Awareness |
| The Autism Recovery Center and the Girl Scouts are holding a Dodge Ball for Autism Awareness event... More...
04/15/2010
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| Teen Court Unveiled In Beckley |
| Juveniles charged with misdemeanor crimes in Raleigh County will have their cases argued by teenage prosecuting and defense attorneys before a jury of fellow teenagers. More...
03/25/2010
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| Campaign Update: Coming to your neighborhood |
| Believe it or not, spring is on its way and the street campaign, or canvass, is just around the corner. Within the next four to six weeks I will begin walking the city, going door to door in every ward and every neighborhood... More...
02/24/2010
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