West Virginia
WV-2
Steven Wendelin
Democrat
Historic Preservation Fund:
Do you support stable and robust funding for the Historic Preservation Fund?
Yes
Would you support efforts to reauthorize and increase the Historic Preservation Fund?
Yes
As a former teacher of history, preserving our past ensures our future.
Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives:
Would you support efforts to modernize and enhance the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HTC) program?
Yes
Do you support the Federal Historic Preservation Easement program?
Yes
Historic Preservation Protections:
Would you support policies that ensure that the impact on historic and cultural resources continue to be considered as part of the federal project planning process?
Yes
We must be good custodians of our historic sites as they do not belong to us, but our children.
Does historic preservation play an important role in your state/district? How so? Describe any personal connections to historic preservation or historic sites. Is there a specific historic place in your district that is important to you and your constituents?
WV’s economy is one of the lowest in the Country and we need to tap into the tourism market. Preserving our historic sites helps enable that.
WV-Senate
Glenn F Elliott
Democrat
Historic Preservation Fund:
Do you support stable and robust funding for the Historic Preservation Fund?
Yes
Would you support efforts to reauthorize and increase the Historic Preservation Fund?
Yes
Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives:
Would you support efforts to modernize and enhance the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HTC) program?
Yes
The historic tax credit has been absolutely essential in the revitalization of West Virginia Communities, and I support expanding and modernizing it.
Do you support the Federal Historic Preservation Easement program?
Yes
Historic Preservation Protections:
Would you support policies that ensure that the impact on historic and cultural resources continue to be considered as part of the federal project planning process?
Yes
Does historic preservation play an important role in your state/district? How so? Describe any personal connections to historic preservation or historic sites. Is there a specific historic place in your district that is important to you and your constituents?
Much of West Virginia’s economic development has hinged on historic preservation projects. As Mayor of Wheeling, Glenn was a key player in the effort to increase the state HTC to 25% in 2017 which was passed. Additionally, Glenn owns an 1893 historic building in downtown Wheeling that he has been restoring.