CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Dewayne Duncan has announced his candidacy for Kanawha County Commission. Duncan is a local real estate developer, realtor, and former educator and administer for the West Virginia Department of Education. He is a lifelong West Virginian, who grew up in the Southern West Virginia coalfields.
Dewayne Duncan, a local commercial and residential real estate developer, filed his paperwork to run as Republican for Kanawha County Commission. As commissioner, Duncan states he will work diligently to improve opportunities to create a vibrant business climate throughout all Kanawha County. He plans to achieve this goal by visiting communities regularly to work with local leadership and concerned citizens to identify needs.
Duncan plans to improve public safety and create additional recreational opportunities for citizens. He is also determined to not raise county taxes for businesses or individuals.
Prior to transitioning to managing his real estate development company, Duncan served nearly 20 years in West Virginia’s public education system as a teacher, principal, and administrator at the West Virginia Department of Education. He also has public service experience serving as a member of the City Council in the town of Whitesville, West Virginia and on the Boone-Raleigh PSD.
“As an educator and public servant, I know the importance and value of community and family,” said Duncan. “As county commissioner, I will work to improve the quality of living for our hard working families”.
An active member of the community, Duncan participates on a number of local boards and committees including the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Education Task Force, City of Charleston Public Arts Commission, West Virginia Governor’s Mansion Preservation Board, and serves as president of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Foundation Board.
Duncan resides in Charleston with his husband Dr. Andy Tanner. He is a graduate of the University of Charleston and received a master’s degree from Marshall University.
