Kump officially files for re-election to the West Virginia Legislature

FALLING WATERS, WEST VIRGINIA — Delegate Larry D. Kump has officially filed for re-election to the West Virginia Legislature.

 Delegate Kump, who previously filed pre-election papers with the Secretary of State’s office, again will be a Republican candidate to represent West Virginia House of Delegates District #59, which includes adjoining portions of both Berkeley and Morgan counties.

“After a strong and steady stream of personal pleadings urged me to yet again serve in public office and prolonged pondering and personal prayer, I have decided to answer this call to return to duty one more time,” Kump said .  He also cited the maxim, “Protanto quid retribuamus? (What shall we give in return for so much?)", as his motivation to continue serving the public.

 In 2010, Kump came out of retirement from a lifetime career of public service and was first elected, serving two terms in office, until the end of 2014. He then once again came out of retirement and was elected for yet another two-year term in the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2018.

 During his terms of legislative service, "It always has been my habit to start each of my legislative work days at the State House prior to 6:00 AM, usually even earlier. It's amazing what you can accomplish with advance preparation and a robust work ethic!"

 "Tried and tested in the crucible of a life-time of public service", Kump said he previously has promised and will continue to stand up and speak out on behalf of more taxpayer friendly and less intrusive government. He also pledges to continue to serve with “integrity, accountability and transparency", professing that, "We must continue to work together to reduce senseless spending, improvident programs, and counterproductive taxes and regulations.”

  “During my previous tours of duty, 75 different Republican and Democrat legislators, in the 100-member West Virginia House of Delegates, co-sponsored legislation with me. Even so, I never have been and never will be someone who goes along, just to get along,” Kump pointed out.

 He went on to say that, "I never have participated in lobbyists' dinners or partied during legislative sessions, but my office door always has been open to anyone who wants to discuss issues and principles with me. Rather than relying on the loudest and most raucous voices of a few, my simple solution always has been to carefully consider the merits of all constituent concerns, but then also be diligent to uphold the principles of my sacred Constitutional Oath of Office.".

 Delegate Kump vows to continue to pursue the “principles of good governance”, which he believes will give our citizens meaningful tax reform, protect retired senior citizens and “working Mountaineers”, defend the personal right to bear arms, provide for local school accountability and parental choices, more equitable treatment of school teachers and state employees, and to safeguard our personal property rights and pro-life family values.

 He further elaborated that, "especially dear to my heart are those God given rights and responsibilities of our Constitution, which are the very keys of our individual and family prosperity.".

 “Additionally, still more needs to be done about the drug and alcohol abuse that rages throughout West Virginia,” Kump said. “And so, our West Virginia legislators, in addition to enacting other prudent measures, should lead by personal example. That’s why I’m again proposing random substance abuse testing for all West Virginia legislators.”

 Kump added that,  "times are still too hard for  too many of us, and so there needs to be more tax reform, not increased tax burdens in West Virginia."

 “A better way is to restructure our already ample state budget by reforming our tax system and state government programs,” he said. “Among other things, this could and should lead to improved highways (including long overdue improvements to Rt. #9 between Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs), reduced (not increased) gasoline prices at the pump, better internet access and the complete elimination of state taxes on our social security benefits and all pensions."

 "Further, the persistent problem of West Virginia's aging and declining population adversely affects all of us, including an expected decline in our representation in the United States Congress. In reviewing our state government policies and tax structure, we should undertake a serious study of, as well as action, to reverse this decline."

 This "battle-tested Christian conservative" has lived modestly in his legislative district for almost thirty years. He lives with his "beloved" wife Cheryl and their canine companion, "Bodacious Bob the Wonder Dog".  Meanwhile, Delegate Kump has vowed to continue being "firm and faithful on behalf of our traditional Mountaineer values, while working together, to keep all of us and our families independent".

 A kinsman of Patrick Henry and former West Virginia Governor Herman Guy Kump, as well as Town of Hedgesville founder Josiah Hedges, Kump currently serves on the West Virginia House of Delegates Judiciary committee,  Government Organization committee, Industry and Labor committee, and Technology and Infrastructure committee.".

  Before previously retiring, Kump previously served  for over forty years in various public policy and administrative positions; including as a media and government relations professional, labor relations specialist and director, legislative staffer, prison case manager, court expert witness, training coordinator, cognitive development specialist, critical incident stress counselor, certified mediator and arbitrator, and even a sex offender group therapy facilitator.

 Join the Mountaineer League of Extraordinary Citizens, and make a difference  on behalf of good governance.

 Send your campaign contribution, whether modest of magnanimous, to:

Friends of Larry D. Kump
P. O. Box 1131
Falling Waters, West Virginia 25419-1131

So, what are you waiting for?

 For more information about Delegate Larry D. Kump, read the "Kump Biography" @ www.LarryKump.us, as well as his posts about good governance @ www.LarryKump.com.

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