FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 8, 2024
UMWA Endorses MaryAnn Folz for Monongalia County Commissioner
[TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) today announced the endorsement of MaryAnn Folz (R) for Monongalia County Commissioner.
“Ms. Folz has demonstrated that she is on the side of working families in Monongalia County,” UMWA District 31 Vice President Michael Payton said. “We always say we support those politicians who support us. She’s supporting workers, so we support her.”
“This union has always stood firm in its belief that the strength of Monongalia County lies in its people,” said Payton. “The working families who help build our communities deserve leaders who will fight for them. MaryAnn Folz is that leader, and we believe she will continue to uphold the values of fairness, dignity, and respect for all working people.”
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