By Tony Martin on
8/29/2010 1:30 PM
The voters spoke and the amendments to change Beckley city elections passed nearly 2 –1, but with just over 1,600 of the city’s 12,000 registered voters participating in the election.
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By Tony Martin on
8/18/2010 7:29 AM
We can't allow this change to happen, but it will if we don't vote! View the sample ballot and how these amendments will change the way we elect our city officials.
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By Tony Martin on
7/31/2010 2:22 PM
Seemingly supported only by the local arts community, the Soldiers Memorial Theater (SMT) has served as a venue for local artist who have nowhere else to express their talent.
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By Tony Martin on
6/23/2010 10:48 AM
"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?”
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By Tony Martin on
6/19/2010 1:58 PM
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).
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By Tony Martin on
6/12/2010 9:06 AM
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...
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By Tony Martin on
5/27/2010 9:13 PM
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.
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By Tony Martin on
5/11/2010 8:33 PM
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.
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By Tony Martin on
5/11/2010 3:58 PM
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...
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By Tony Martin on
5/3/2010 9:05 PM
I will completely reinvent the way the City communicates with residents.
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By Tony Martin on
4/14/2010 11:08 PM
The Autism Recovery Center and the Girl Scouts are holding a Dodge Ball for Autism Awareness event...
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By Tony Martin on
3/25/2010 9:29 AM
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.
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By Tony Martin on
2/24/2010 8:45 PM
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...
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By Tony Martin on
2/4/2010 11:02 PM
This video features my plea to the Mayor and Common Council to respect the wishes of Beckley's voters
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By Tony Martin on
2/1/2010 12:48 AM
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.
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By Tony Martin on
1/30/2010 2:36 PM
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.
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By Tony Martin on
1/24/2010 6:50 PM
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.
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By Tony Martin on
1/21/2010 7:06 PM
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.
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By Tony Martin on
1/13/2010 12:09 PM
The Mayor and Beckley Common Council are proposing to change Beckley's election cycle in an effort to save money and increase voter turnout.
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By Tony Martin on
12/31/2009 10:59 AM
I believe the key to restoring life to downtown Beckley is dependent on us...
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