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.

Please share this news with others, and also ask them to go and do likewise.

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! 

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report #7

With the West Virginia State Legislature scheduled to end "sine die" next Saturday night, the long hours and frenetic pressure are intensifying.
 Meanwhile, here are a few of the bills acted upon this past week:
 HB 3127, to allow home school, private, and parochial schools to participate in public school activities, passed the West Virginia House of Delegates, including my "yea" vote.

 My HB 4639,  a modest proposal to reduce West Virginia annual motor vehicle inspections from once a year to once every two years, caused an intense and even furious debate and failed passage by the West Virginia House of Delegates by a vote of 51 "nays" and 48 "yeas" (one Delegate was absent from voting). Eastern Panhandle Delegates voting "nay" were Delegates Barrett, Brown, and Doyle. Eastern Panhandle Delegates voting "yea" were Delegates Kump, Cowles, Espinosa, Householder, and Wilson.

 SB 96, prohibiting municipalities from limiting our 2nd Amendment rights, passed the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee, along with my "yea" vote. SB 96 now is pending passage by the West Virginia House of Delegates,
 My HB 4362, "Adri's and Owen's Law", passed unanimously by the West Virginia House of Delegates and now is pending further consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.  HB 4362 establishes penalties for the abuse of an incapacitated adult and for a non-verbal special needs child. Heartbroken by the awful circumstances that made it necessary for this legislation, my sponsorship simply was the right  thing to do. May God bless our less fortunate and all of us real good!
 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.
 Further information on legislative issues is available at the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information at www.wvlegislature.gov or (304) 347-4836.

 My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.us and www.LarryKump.com, and are encouraged to telephone me at my legislative office, (304) 340-3122. During session days, I always am in my legislative office (Room 476M) no later than 6:00 AM (and usually even earlier).
 May God bless you all real good!

2020 West Virginia Legislaive News Report #6

 The West Virginia Legislative session activity intensifies, especially as the deadline for legislative proposals (bills) to pass the originating chamber (House of Delegates or State Senate) is next week (Wednesday, February 26th, the 50th session day).

 My HB 4522, which increases options for West Virginia citizens to obtain or renew drivers licenses under the federal "REAL ID" act, has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates and now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 HB 4955, to reduce the cost of fees for state licenses and provisional licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons, was vigorously stood up for and spoken out on behalf by me. HB 4955 passed the House of Delegates without any dissenting votes, and now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 4670, the Juvenile Justice Restoration Program, passed the House of Delegates with no dissenting votes, and now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 2497, "Whistle-Blower" law, has passed both the West Virginia House of Delegates and West Virginia State Senate. HB 2497 now awaits the signature of the Governor.

 My HB 4007, "Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act", has passed both the West Virginia House of Delegates and the West Virginia State Senate.  HB 4007 now awaits the signature of the Governor.

 I voted for HB 4092, the Foster Children and Foster Parents Bill of Rights, which has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates and now is pending before the West Virginia State Senate.

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

 Further information on legislation and legislative issues s available at the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information @ www.wvlegislature.gov or (304) 347-4836.

 My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.com and www.LarryKump.us, and are encouraged to email me at Larry.Kump@wvhouse,gov or call me at the legislative office, (304) 340-3122.

 During session days, I  always am in my legislative office (Room 476M) no later than 6:00 AM (and usually much earlier).

 Mat God bless you all real good!

  

2020 West Virginia Legislature News Report #5

 This past week ended the opportunity to introduce new legislative proposals (bills) in the West Virginia State Legislature and there now only are about three weeks left in the 2020 session.

 Meanwhile, one of the bills I sponsored, HB 4670 (Juvenile Justice Restoration) passed the House Judiciary Committee. HB 4670 would give the court or the prosecuting attorney the option to use a restorative justice process, wherein juvenile offenders would be given more accountability and responsibility to repair the harm dome to the victim and the community. HB 4670 now is pending consideration by the House of Delegates.

 My HB 2497, "Whistle-Blower" Protection Law, has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee , and now is pending passage in the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 4639, to change mandatory West Virginia mandatory vehicle inspections from every year to only once in three years was amended  by the House of Delegates Technology and Infrastructure Committee to once every two years. HB 4639 now is pending further consideration by the House of Delegates Finance Committee.

 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.

 Further information on legislation and legislative issues is available at the West Virginia Office of Reference & Information at www.wvlegislature.gov or (304) 347-4836.

 My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.com, and are encouraged to telephone me  at my legislative office (304) 340-3122. During session days, I always am in my office (Room 467 M) no later than 6:00 AM (and usually much earlier)

 Mat God bless you all real good!

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report #4

 As the originating chambers rush to finish voting on proposals (bills) which started from the House of Delegates and State Senate, and we now have passed the half-way mark of the legislative session, here is a brief summary of some of the action that you may have missed:

 I voted in favor of HB 4478, which would make any person convicted of human trafficking never to be eligible to hold a commercial driver's license in West Virginia. HB 4478 passed the House of Delegates Technology and Infrastructure Committee and now is pending further consideration by the House of Delegates Judiciary committee.

I sponsored for an voted for HB 4544, to make it illegal to distribute controlled substances within 200 feet of a public library. HB 4544 passed the House of Delegates Judiciary committee, and now is pending a vote on the floor of the House of Delegates.

My HB 4639 would reduce the required  West Virginia annual vehicle inspection from every year to only once every three years. HB 4639 was heard in the House of Delegates Technology and Infrastructure committee and now is awaiting a final committee vote.

I sponsored HB 4522, which reduces bureaucratic barriers to obtain or renew West Virginia driver's licenses, under the Federal REAL ID act. HB 4522 passed the House of Delegates committee on Technology and Infrastructure  and now is pending further consideration by the House of Delegates Judiciary committee.

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

Further information on legislation and legislative issues is available @ the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference and information @ www.wvlegislature.com and (304) 347-4836.

My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.us, and may also telephone me @ my legislative office, (304) 340-3122.

During the legislative session days, I always am in my legislative office (476M), no later than 6:00 AM, and usually much earlier.

May God bless you all real good! 

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report #3

 Legislative action continues to intensify as more and more proposals (bills) are introduced, but only a selective few are given committee hearings and thereafter voted upon for passage in their originating chambers (House of Delegates or State Senate).

 This week I voted for, and the House of Delegates passed HB 4129 on adoption, which lessens the bureaucratic obstacles for the adoption of a child. HB 4129 now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 2497, the "Whistle-Blower" law, was passed by the House of Delegates (89 yeas, 6 nays, 5 absent). HB 2497 now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate. HB 2497 protects government employees who "blow the whistle" on government wrong-doing or waste.

  I voted for, and the House of Delegates passed HB 4089, to require cursive writing to be taught in all of our schools. HB 4089 now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

  I voted against HB 2433, which was narrowly defeated in the House of Delegates (47 yeas, 50 nays, 3 absent). HB 2433 would have further reduced the flexibility for local school boards to set their school year calendar. A motion the next day, to reconsider and re-vote on HB 2433, also was defeated (46 yeas, 52 nays, 2 absent). I again voted nay on reconsideration. I stood up, spoke up, and voted nay twice on HB 2433, because our local school boards should continue to have control over setting the local school year. Those who are concerned with school boards on this and other local school issues, should vote in the upcoming school board elections in May.

 I voted for, and the House of  Delegates passed HB 2419, to allow pre-trial release of inmates charged with misdemeanors (unless they are charge with a crime of violence, use of a deadly weapon, offense against a minor, drugs, or a serious traffic offense). This will help decrease the taxpayer expense of locking up defendants in regional jails while they are waiting for trial. HB 2419 now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 2605 was passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates Political Subdivisions Committee, and now moves on for further consideration by the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee. HB 2605 allows voters in West Virginia towns and cities to approve changing their June or other election dates to be on either the West Virginia regular Primary or General election dates, thus saving taxpayers money on elections and increasing voter turnout.

 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.

 More information about West Virginia legislation is available at the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information, www.wvlegislature.gov or (304) 347-4836.

  My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.com, telephone me at (304) 340-3122, or email me at Larry.Kump@wvhouse.gov for further inquiries. During session days, I always am in my legislative office (Room 476M) no later than 6:00 AM (and usually much earlier).

  May God bless you all real good!




  

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report #2

As legislative proposals (bills) continue to be introduced and voted upon in the West Virginia Legislature, here are three more proposals that may not yet have caught your attention:

 This week, I voted for HB 4062, the Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act, which passed the House of Delegates. It requires that, beginning on 1 January 2021, all prescription drug discounts given by drug companies to a health insurance carrier shall either be used to reduce the individual's health insurance premium or passed on directly to the individual when the prescription is purchased. HB 4062 now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 2497, "Whistle-Blower" law, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. HB 2497 protects state and local government employees who "blow the whistle" on wrong doing or waste. It now is pending  passage by the West Virginia House of Delegates.

  My HB 4351 would require the West Virginia Legislature to set a leadership example, by providing random drug testing for legislators. HB 4351 has been referred to the West Virginia House of Delegates Judiciary committee.

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

 More information on legislation is available @ www.wvlegislature.com or by calling (304) 347-4836.

 Further, my constituents may visit www.LarryKump.com and are encouraged to telephone me @ (304) 340-3122 or email mail at Larry.Kump@wvhouse.gov for further inquiries.

 During session days, I always arrive in my legislative office (476M) no later than 6:00 AM, and usually much earlier.

 May God bless you all real good!

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report # 1

It again is both my personal privilege and sacrifice to serve the citizens in the House of Delegates District #59 (portions of Berkeley and Morgan counties) of the West Virginia State Legislature.
During the legislative session, thousands of legislative proposals (bills) will be introduced but only a couple of hundred of them actually will be heard by a legislative committee, pass both the House of Delegates and State Senate, and be signed into law by our Governor.
Legislative committee deliberation and approval are the key gateway to the passage of any legislation into law
I serve on the House of Delegates Judiciary, Industry & Labor, and the Technology & Infrastructure committees.
As always, I continue to stand up and speak out on behalf of more taxpayer friendly and less intrusive government, based on our divinely inspired rights and responsibilities of our Constitution.
To that end, I am a staunch supporter of our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, personal property rights, individual liberty, and pro-life family values.
So far, during this 2020 legislative session, I have introduced 44 legislative bills.
For example, this week I sponsored and voted for HB 4007 ("Born Alive" Survivors Protection Act), which protects the lives of children who survive botched abortions. HB 4007 passed the House of Delegates on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020.
I am a sponsor of HB 4133, to provide more citizen friendly driver's license application options under the federally mandated "REAL ID" act.
I also am a sponsor of HB 4376, which would prohibit municipalities from limiting our 2nd Amendment rights.
More information on my positions on West Virginia good governance is available at www.LarryKump.com.
Constituents also are invited to telephone me directly at my State Capitol office, (304) 340-3122.
Stay tuned.🤔
There is more to come, and may God bless you all real good!🤗

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.

Please share this message with others, asking them to go and do likewise, and may God bless you all real good! 

New Year's Opportunities (Please share this message with others)

Dear Friends & Fellow Citizens,

 Dieter F. Uchtdorf recently reminded me that the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, but the second best time is now.

 Moreover, Thomas Paine previously pointed out in "The American Crisis" that, "These are the times that tries men's souls", and this remains ever so true here and now.

 Centuries ago, Janus was the ancient Roman God of beginnings, and what time is better for new beginnings than here and now?  After all, the month of January is named after him, because the beginning of the year is a time for refelection and also for planning and doing.

 We continue that tradition today, making personal action resolutions in January for the rest of the year.

  Accordingly, with the forthcoming start of the new year and the 2020 West Virginia Legislative Session, this personal plea again comes to you, asking you to also pass this message along to others, simply because everyone's involvement is needed to help us make a difference together in the pursuit of the principles of good governance.

For me, my decision to again serve in public office was because of my firm conviction and personal passion to do my best to be an independent voice on behalf of our personal liberties and responsibilities.

 Especially dear to my heart are those God given rights and responsibilities promised to us by the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 10th Amendments of our Constitution, including our personal property rights as well as the rights of the yet unborn..

 These principles, along with the necessity for personal integrity in our elected officials, are the very keys to our individual and family prosperity.

 To that end, we need and must continue to work together for a reduction in senseless spending, improvident programs, and counterproductive taxes and regulations.

Remember, we are not alone, but we must all do our part.



Working together to stay Independent,

Larry D. Kump
West Virginia Delegate, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties)

Postscriptum: 

Please remember to share this plea with all of your family and other associates. Add your personal encouragement for each of them, to also pass along this call to action to even more others.

Also, please send your contributions to my re-election campaign, whether modest or magnanimous, to -

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

Finally, always,  and for sure and certain; may God bless you all real good!

Kump candidacy published by "The Journal"

HEDGESVILLE — Del. Larry Kump, R-Berkeley, announced Wednesday at a monthly Hedgesville Town Council meeting that he will seek another term of office during the next election.

Kump, who has already filed pre-election papers with the Secretary of State’s office, will be running for a seat in the state House of Delegates in 2020 to represent District 59, which includes the northwestern section of Berkeley and Morgan counties.

Kump’s decision comes on the heels of a recent health scare for which he underwent a successful surgery to remove blockage from his carotid artery.

“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 have decided to answer the call to return to duty one more time,” Kump said in a prepared statement handed out Wednesday evening. “And so, I now am a Republican candidate for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2020.”

He also cited the saying, “What shall we give in return for so much?” as the reason for his desire to continue serving the public.

In 2010, Kump came out of retirement 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.

Kump said he 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 serve with “integrity, accountability and transparency.”

According to the West Virginia Legislature’s website, Kump currently serves on the industry and labor committee; technology and infrastructure committee and the judiciary committee. During the 2019 session, Kump sponsored 15 bills in the House of Delegates.

“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 said in the statement.

He also vows to pursue “principles of good governance,” which he believes will give the people a meaningful tax reform, protect retired senior citizens and “working Mountaineers,” defend the personal right to bear arms, provide for local accountability of schools, more equitable treatment of school teachers and state employees (including much needed reform of our educational system) and to safeguard 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,” 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 mandatory substance abuse testing for all West Virginia legislators.”

Kump added times are still to hard for many local residents and so there needs to be more tax reforms, not tax burdens.

“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.

Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Kump currently lives in Falling Waters. He moved to West Virginia in 1989 and graduated from the Maryland Correctional Profession Staff Academy as a Maryland Prison Case Manager, according to his biography.

He has also served as a court expert witness, employee training coordinator, cognitive development trainer, employee critical incident stress counselor, certified mediator and a part-time sex offender group therapy facilitator.

According to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, one other individual has filed for candidacy in the 59th District — Republican Chandler Stone Absher of Hedgesville.

Tax Attacks!

Tax his land.
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Tax the table
at which he's fed.

Tax his tractor.
Tax his mule.
Teach him taxes
are the rule.

Tax his work.
Tax his pay.
He works for
peanuts anyway.

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Tax his goat.
Tax his pants,
and tax his coat.

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Tax his shirt.
Tax his work,
and tax his dirt.

Tax his body.
Tax his brain.
Tax his air, and
tax his rain.

Tax his water.
Tax his bath.
Take it all.
Take all he hath.

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Tax his dad.
Tax his simple
homeplace pad.

Tax his tobacco.
Tax his drink.
Tax him if he
tries to think.

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Tax his beers.
If he cries,
then tax his tears.

Tax his car.
Tax his fuel.
Make him feel like
such a tool.

When he screams,
tax him more.
Tax him 'till
he's good and sore.

Tax his coffin.
Tax his grave.
Tax the sod in
which he's laid.

Put these words
upon his tomb,
"Taxes drove me
to my doom!".

When he's gone,
do not relax.
Because then it's time
for inheritance tax!


Please share this message with others,  asking them to go and do likewise, and, for sure and for certain, may God bless you real good!

West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump  
West Virginia House of  Delegates District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties)
www.LarryKump.us