Jon Blair Hunter (born December 25, 1938)[1] was a Democratic West Virginia state senator from the 14th district, which represents Barbour County, Preston County, Taylor County, Tucker County and parts of Grant County and Monongalia County. He served from 1996 until 2008. As a legislator he was a voice for environmental issues and has sponsored legislation to stop Mountain Top Removal mining in West Virginia.[2]
Jon Blair Hunter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office 1997–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1938 Richwood, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Judy Raught |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
He retired having not sought re-election in 2008.[3]
References
edit- ^ Who's Who in American Politics. 1997–1998. p. 2300.
- ^ "State Senator Introduces Bill Banning Valley Fills". West Virginia Highlands Voice. 6 February 2008. Archived from the original on 8 January 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
- ^ "Another GOP Incumbent Leaving W.Va. Senate". Lincoln Walks At Midnight. 12 November 2007.
External links
edit- Ward, Ken (9 September 2009). "Manchin appoints Hunter to W.Va. Surface Mine Board". Archived from the original on 24 February 2012.
- Lincoln Walks At Midnight
