Today's a big day for people who give a damn about West Virginia.

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A few minutes ago, Rosemary Ketchum announced her bid to become the next Mayor of Wheeling, and WV Can't Wait is excited to make Rosemary our first endorsed candidate of the 2024 cycle.

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Click this link now to split a donation 50/50 between Rosemary and WV Can't Wait: secure.actblue.com/donate/rosemarycantwait.

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There are a million reasons to support Rosemary. In less than 4 years on City Council, she has been busy. Here are just a few of her accomplishments:

• The creation of a city office for a Homeless Coordinator

• The creation of the Upper Floor Development Program

• Led the charge for revitalized Centre Market Commission

• Increased access to public transportation through Ohio Valley Public Transit Authority

• Championed a Homeowner Repair Assistance Program?

• Increased funding for Wheeling Arts Commission?

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When elected, Rosemary will also become the first transgender person elected mayor in West Virginia's history and only the second woman to be elected mayor of Wheeling. As she says, Wheeling's been making history for more than 150 years. She's just keeping up the tradition.?

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Here's that link again to make a one-time or (better yet) monthly donation to Rosemary and WV Can't Wait: secure.actblue.com/donate/rosemarycantwait.?

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West Virginia Can't Wait has elected more than 30 no-corporate-cash, pro-labor candidates since 2020 -- and we're still just getting started. Rosemary was one of our very first endorsements. She has also served on our Recruitment Committee and as our Governance Director. We could not be happier about kicking off the 2024 election season with this endorsement. Stay tuned for more exciting news in the months to come!

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Sincerely,?

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Stephen Smith

WV Can't Wait?

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WV Can't Wait is a movement to win a people's government in the Mountain State. For more information, visit wvcantwait.com.