South Charleston City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Laura
Marker
Laura Marker, the incumbent, is running for South Charleston City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against JW Jeff Williamson.
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The race · City Council Ward 4
- 01Laura MarkerYou’re reading
- 02JW Jeff Williamson
Background
- About
- Owner of the small business Keepin Your Books, LLC in Davis Creek since 2006.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- REP
On the record: Laura Marker
4 sourced01Corridor G growth1 sourced position
Council page biography
Wrote on the city council page that she hopes to see the city grow further out Corridor G and examine a new sewer line there.
Looking ahead, I hope to see our City move further out Corridor G and expand to businesses and residential areas as well as exploring the feasibility of a new sewer line to run along Corridor G.”
Own statementCity of South CharlestonLink
02Police and fire scheduling1 sourced position
Moved the ordinance amending City Code Section 167.30 on compensatory leave of police officers and firefighters (adopted on second reading by unanimous voice vote, November 20, 2025).
Council voteSouth Charleston City Council minutes, November 20, 2025 · Nov 20, 2025Link
03Rezoning1 sourced position
Moved to advance the ordinance rezoning parcels bounded by Jefferson Road, Davis Creek and Interstate 64 from R-4 to C-10 to a second reading (passed by unanimous voice vote, March 20, 2025).
Council voteSouth Charleston City Council minutes, March 20, 2025 · Mar 20, 2025Link
04Primary result1 sourced position
Was the only Republican candidate for City Council Ward 4 in the May 12, 2026 primary, with 91 votes.
Council voteKanawha County · May 12, 2026Link
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