 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. I’m 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. We’ve 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. It’s 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. That’s 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 you’ve 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 Beckley’s next mayor, but to help build the best Beckley ever.
Tony Martin,
Candidate for Mayor
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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
08:45 PM |
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| Video From Public Hearing On Election Reform |
| This video features my plea to the Mayor and Common Council to respect the wishes of Beckley's voters More...
02/04/2010
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| Open Letter to the Honorable Mayor Emmett S. Pugh, III and Members of Council |
| Open Letter to the Honorable Mayor Emmett S. Pugh, III and Members of Beckley Common Council Objecting to Proposed Ordinance Amending City of Beckley Charter Section 10 to Eliminate Primary Elections. More...
02/01/2010
12:48 AM |
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| The Fight For What's Right. |
| Despite strong public opposition, all but two members of Beckley Common Council voted to move another step closer to eliminating the city’s primary elections during Tuesday night’s public hearing.  What is even more confusing about council’s vote to move the proposed plan forward is that it appears all sides are in agreement about the fact that a better alternative would be to align city elections with the state’s off-year election cycle. More...
01/30/2010
02:36 PM |
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| The fight for open city government. |
| The decision to change the city's election procedure would appear to be an important opportunity for meaningful citizen participation. Yet on an issue that is as public as it gets, our city leaders have made little or no effort, beyond what is required by law, to inform the public on their decision, let alone make an effort to involve us in the decision making process. More...
01/24/2010
06:50 PM |
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| Public Hearing on Beckley Election Change - I Could Use Your Help |
| This is your opportunity to be the change that Beckley needs. Please attend the public hearing on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 7:30pm at City Hall. Get informed, get involved and help us spread the word by sharing this information, and encouraging your friends and family to get involved as well. More...
01/21/2010
07:06 PM |
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| Beckley Election Issue: Give us a choice! |
| The Mayor and Beckley Common Council are proposing to change Beckley's election cycle in an effort to save money and increase voter turnout. More...
01/13/2010
12:09 PM |
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| Creative Capital for a Thriving Economy |
| I believe the key to restoring life to downtown Beckley is dependent on us... More...
12/31/2009
10:59 AM |
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| Think Different |
| To the ones who see things differently... More...
12/23/2009
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| Why I'm Running for Mayor |
| I believe I have the opportunity, and can provide the opportunity to look at things differently.  I want to see Beckley take its rightful place as a model city and one of the most livable and vibrant cities in West Virginia. More...
12/19/2009
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