Kump pledges more public service!

Hedgesville, West Virginia – Former two term West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump (2010-2014) and current incumbent Delegate (re-elected in 2018) made the following announcement at the May 1st, 2019 Hedgesville Mayor & Council meeting:

 “After a strong and steady stream of personal pleadings urged me to once again serve in public office and prolonged pondering and personal prayer, I decided to answer the call to return to duty one more time. And so, I now again am a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and also a candidate for re-election in 2020 (District #59, Berkeley-Morgan counties)."

"For me, 'Protanto quid retribuamus? (What shall we give in return for so much?)' is my reason to again  agree to serve the public trust."

“When previously elected, it was my sincere promise and firm conviction to always stand up and speak out on behalf of more taxpayer friendly and less intrusive government. "That has not changed, nor will it ever!"

"Accordingly, I continue to pursue those principles of good governance that will give us meaningful tax reform, protect retired senior citizens and working Mountaineers, defend our personal right to bear arms, provide for local accountability of our schools, more equitable treatment of our school teachers and state employees (including much needed reform of our educational system), and to safeguard our personal property rights and pro-life family values."

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

"Meanwhile, times still are too hard for far too many Mountaineers. That's why we need tax reform, but not more tax burdens.

"A better way is to restructure our already ample state budget, by reforming our tax system and state government programs. 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, even including our representation in the United States Congress. In reviewing our state government policies and tax structure, a serious study of how to reverse this decline also should be undertaken, and I continue to pursue ideas to turn around this problem."

Delegate Kump has over forty (40) years of extensive experience and skills in public policy and administration. He also is a kinsman of founding father Patrick Henry, Town of Hedgesville founder Josiah Hedges, and former West Virginia Governor Herman Guy Kump.

Moreover, Delegate Kump stands up and speaks put on behalf our personal liberty, empowerment, and accountability. He also fights to safeguard our family values and ensure government fiscal discipline.

 For almost thirty (30) years, Delegate Kump has lived at the same location and within the current West Virginia House of Delegates District #59. This District includes the northwestern area of Berkeley County and the eastern area of Morgan County.

Please join our Mountaineer League of Extraordinary Citizens, and make a difference!

"Send your personal campaign contribution ($100 to $250 is suggested, but whatever you can afford, whether modest or magnanimous, will be appreciated and helpful) to:

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

So, what are you waiting for?

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

Contact Larry in person at (304) 274-3104 or email him at kumpster@mailstation.com.

Footnote: Cash contributions will not be accepted. Also, West Virginia law does not allow the solicitation of campaign contributions from West Virginia public employees, and it is not the intention of this campaign to do so. Any known contribution received from a West Virginia public employee will be returned. All contributions over $250 must include your home physical address, occupation, and the name of your employer.

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May God bless you all real good!

Authorized by "Friends of Larry D. Kump"

West Virginia Constitutional Convention Proposal Fails

 On the agenda of the 2020 session of the West Virginia State Legislature was Senate Concurrent Resolution # 4 (SCR #4), a proposal for the West Virginia State Legislature to endorse the attempt to convene a new convention on our national Constitution, for the purpose of creating congressional term limits.

 While SCR #4 was passed by the West Virginia State Senate, the 2020 West Virginia legislative session ended before  the West Virginia House of Delegates voted on SCR #4,

 Accordingly, SCR #4 was not approved by the West Virginia State Legislature.

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report # 8

 As I write this column, early on Friday morning, there still are two full days left for our 2020 legislative session, which will end in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

 Here's some what happened during this past week:

 SB 96, prohibiting municipalities from restricting our 2nd Amendment rights, has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates, and  I voted vigorously in favor of SB 96. It now goes on for the Governor's signature.

 SB 562, which expunges the records of people found "not guilty" or "dismissed" for crimes, passed the House of Delegates.  I voted in favor of SB 562.

 West Virginia House of Delegates Finance Committee Chairman Eric L. Householder has done a masterful job on the proposed  $4.5 billion budget for the State of West Virginia. The House of Delegates passed this budget this week, but it now must be negotiated with the different State Senate version of the budget.

 Still up in the air, for further discussion  with the West Virginia State Senate, is the legislation for a "Bill of Rights" for foster children and their caregivers. The House of Delegates budget proposal includes much more funding than the State Senate budget proposal.

 Also still pending a final vote by the House of Delegates is the proposed new "Intermediate" court, which would provide another level of judicial review after local court hearings.

 Meanwhile, I continue to be a staunch supporter of our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, personal property rights, individual liberty, and pro-life family values.

 For more legislative news, my constituents are invited to visit www.LarryKump.us and www.LarryKump.com.

 May God bless you all real good!