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Huntington Mayor's Race Turns to November Save Email Print
Posted: 6:03 PM May 14, 2008
Last Updated: 9:35 PM May 14, 2008
Reporter: Carrie Cline
Email Address: carrie.cline@wsaz.com

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The race is set and the battle lines are drawn in the Huntingon mayor's race. Can incumbent two-term mayor David Felinton be beat? He's on a roll, one his republican challenger is determined to stop. But, both are planning the same strategy to win the prize.

“I’m not one who makes promises. The only promises I make are to work hard and put the city first,” said Mayor Felinton.

And Felinton says that’s what won him the primary. He won a narrow victory over longtime Cabell County politician, Bob Bailey. Looking to November, he says he's the only candidate with a vision.

“My vision and the team's vision, not most traditional, and that's to become a hub for creative workforce. I believe we will do better economically as the quality of life improves and the city becomes more liveable,” said Felinton.

“Trash pick-up, garbage collection, potholes, infrastructure,” said Sheriff Kim Wolfe, Felinton’s Republican challenger for mayor.

Wolfe says improving the city's quality of life doesn't have to cost much.

“We can beef up reserve programs in law enforcement using folks in criminal justice with Marshall. That would take off some burden. Secondly, use jail personnel to clean up dump sites,” said Wolfe.

While both agree they want to build a better Huntington, when it comes to their plan to attack each other they agree again.

“Our plan is not to run against him but to run on my background and what we think the issues would be,” said Wolfe.

“I don’t believe in playing games with the good ole boy network,” said Felinton.

And both men also agree they have the best plan to win this election in November.

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Posted by: Sick of the crime on May 15, 2008 at 05:09 PM
People didn't really vote for David Felinton...They voted against Bob Bailey. Felinton has let Huntington become a "Little Detroit". We need a mayor that will put a stop to some of the criminal activity & make our streets safe again. Go Kim Wolfe!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 15, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Since when does Felinton not "believe in playing games with the good ole boy network"? Isn't that what he has been doing in the past? I'm glad I read that because I sure needed a good laugh!! Who does he really think he is kidding and does he think that we honestly believe that statement? This "good ole boy" of a so called mayor hopefully won't be playing any more games with my tax dollars and my City come November - BYE FELINTON - HELLO KIM WOLFE!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 15, 2008 at 01:14 PM
its not the mayor!!!!!!its "big money" !!!nothing in this city will everchange!! just look at huntington's history

Posted by: shirley on May 15, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Same here, Jennifer.I really can't think of anything Felinton has done for our city.Kim Wolfe has my vote in November.

Posted by: Sara on May 15, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Let's not forget that Kim Wolfe was seen, just a few weeks ago, shooting up other candiidates signs by the side of a decently trafficked road. I think the decision we have to make is which mayoral candidate is the least bad.

Posted by: Jennifer on May 15, 2008 at 06:01 AM
Hard to believe; but I will have to vote for a republican.

Posted by: j on May 14, 2008 at 06:49 PM
Go Kim Wolfe!

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