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I am very pleased that the information technology has advanced so that we can communicate in this additional way. I hope this will provide you with useful information about the State Legislature and how you and I can keep in touch. The Seventy-eight Legislature is officially sworn in on January 10, 2007. (As the most senior House member I have the honor of presiding over the House as we convene and are sworn in.) The 2007 regular 60-day legislative session began at noon on January 10, 2007 and ended on Saturday, March 10, 2007. The year 2008 regular session begins on January 9, 2008 and concludes on Saturday, March 8, 2008.
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Postal address: 491 Hoffman Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404
Capitol address: State Capitol, Room 258 M, Charleston, WV, 25305
Home phone: 1-304-274-1791
Capitol phone: 1-304-340-3148 (Mid January to Mid March)
Toll-Free Capitol Message Line: 1-877-565-3447
Click here to send a Compliment, Complaint or Suggestion
Please use my Capitol address and phone number during the legislative session and my home address and phone number during other times. When contacting me please include your address and your phone number(s) where you can be reached during the day and evening, especially if you would like a response. My Biography and Affiliations ...
For the last 24 years, I have been serving as a delegate of the 55th District of West Virginia.
To learn more about me, click here ...
2008 Citizens' Poll ...
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my "2008 Citizens' Poll".
312 Persons Responded to this 2008 Poll.
Results are in % form.
| Restricting public/social services that can go to illegal immigrants?... |
Yes - 92% No - 8% |
| Closing bars at 2 a.m. (currently they can stay open until 3 or 3:30 a.m.)?... |
Yes - 88% No - 12% |
| Reinstating the death penalty for first degree murder?... |
Yes - 83% No - 17% |
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Read complete 2008 Citizens' Poll plus previous years... | click here |
Overington Newsletter - Electronic Edition ...
Share your views and ideas.
Town Meetings ...
Four Town Meetings were held Saturday, January 5th & 12th .
Delegate John Overington held four Town Meetings on Saturday, January 5 and 12, 2008.
The first two were held on January 5 at the Marlowe Ruritan and Faith Christian
Academy. The last two were held on January 12 at the Bedington Ruritan and Scrabble
Mt. Wesley UM Church. My thanks to all who attends the meetings, and to the
Marlowe and Bedington Ruritans, Faith Christian Academy and Mt. Wesley UM Church for
the use of their facilities. .
For more information, click here...
My Favorite Quotes ...
- "Politics should be the part-time profession of every citizen." ---Dwight D Eisenhower
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- "Of all the tasks of government, the most basic is to protect its citizens from violence." ---John Foster Dulles
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- For more favorite quotes, click here ...
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55th District Towns and Map ...
These towns and communities are in the 55th District which make up the northern and eastern part of the Berkeley County...
- Bedington
- Berkeley Station
- Bessemer
- Blairton
- Clohan's Additions
- Falling Waters
- Forest Hills Estates
- Greensburg
- Hainesville
- Keller's Addition
- Kings Brook
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- Marlowe
- Martinsburg County Addresses
- Mountain View Estates
- Nipetown
- Scrabble
- Sky-Lin Park
- Spring Mills
- Stonebridge
- Wildflower Creek
- Winebrenners Crossroads
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For a map of the district, click here ...
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Toll Free Dir and Address Listings...
Many WV government offices and agencies have toll-free telephone numbers. We have compiled a list for you to easily print out or access online.
- Adult Education Hotline ..
| 1-800-642-2670 | - Attorney General ..
| 1-800-368-8808 | - Veterans Administration ..
| 1-800-827-1000 | - For toll-free numbers & addresses ..
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WV Links & Resources ...
Schools, agencies, communities, local businesses and citizens alike have discovered the Internet to be a useful tool. West Virginia has a rich and bountiful history beginning with the Civil War to the present internet age. We have found some links to online photos, clipart, history and a variety of general resources ...
WV Highway Department Information ...
Roads in West Virginia fall under the Division of Highways which is an executive branch appointed by the Governor.
- Local - Martinsburg, Berkeley County - (304) 267-0060
Berkeley County Highway Department handles road maintenance including fixing potholes, snow removal, cutting grass along the side of the roads and has offices at 591 Rock Cliff Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404.
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- Regional Burlington - District 5 Office - (304) 289-3521
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- WV State Charleston - (304) 558-3505
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- For Current Road Conditions, Call 1-877-WVA-ROAD
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The Lighter Side ...
Let me share with you some of the interesting sites, quotes and resources I have found while surfing the net.
Outline Summary (Table of Contents) of Site ...
My web site has grown from the initial one page into several directories covering different subjects. The purpose of the outline is to help you navigate the www.overington.com site as easily as possible and to find links to past newsletter excerpts, information and photo gallery. Be sure to finish scrolling down this home page for updates and new links.
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