South Charleston Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Frank
Mullens
Frank Mullens, the incumbent, is running for mayor of South Charleston in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of South Charleston since 2007 who has worked for the city since 1984. He began as a part-time lifeguard and later served as tax collector, recreation director and director of public works.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- REP
On the record: Frank Mullens
5 sourced01Jefferson Park redevelopment1 sourced position
As reported by Charleston Gazette-Mail; answer to the paper's question, edited for length and clarity
Named development of the 22-acre Jefferson Park property as one of the next projects, with some Spring Hill developments.
I think the next projects will be the development of the 22-acre Jefferson Park property, along with some developments in Spring Hill, some ready to start this summer.”
Own statementCharleston Gazette-MailLink
02New community center2 sourced positions
As reported by Charleston Gazette-Mail; answer to the paper's question, edited for length and clarity
Named building a new community center as another upcoming project.
The other exciting project is building a new community center.”
Own statementCharleston Gazette-MailLink
As reported by WSAZ, November 2024
Said the TIF district created for the Park Place project becomes the funding mechanism for replacing the community center.
Now that we created our TIF district and have our project going on, that becomes the funding mechanism to finally get it done”
Own statementWSAZ · Nov 7, 2024Link
03Business development1 sourced position
As reported by WCHS Network
Said he wanted South Charleston to be a business-friendly community when he took office in 2007.
When I came into office in ’07, one thing that I wanted was to be a business-friendly community and I think we’ve worked on that a lot”
Own statementWCHS Network · May 13, 2026Link
04Primary result1 sourced position
Won the May 12, 2026 Republican primary for Mayor with 888 of 1,018 votes.
Council voteKanawha County · May 12, 2026Link
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