Regina Dyer Emphasizes Transparency, Local Control in 99th House Race
Democratic House of Delegates candidate for District 99 Regina Dyer says her campaign is focused on improving transparency in government, protecting local communities and ensuring responsible economic growth in the Eastern Panhandle.
Dyer said she decided to run after becoming increasingly concerned about decisions being made at the state level without sufficient input from residents.
“I think people feel like their voices aren’t being heard,” Dyer said. “That’s something I want to change.”
Among her top priorities are strengthening public education, safeguarding constitutional rights and restoring trust in government institutions. Dyer said those goals are closely tied to how the state allocates its budget.
“What we spend our money on reflects what we value,” she said. “That applies at the kitchen table and it should apply to government as well.”
Dyer also pointed to the rapid expansion of data centers in the region as a key issue in her campaign. While she supports economic development, she said it must be balanced with protections for local infrastructure and natural resources.
“We need jobs and growth, but not at the expense of our communities,” she said.
She raised concerns about the strain data centers could place on water supplies and electrical infrastructure, as well as recent legislation that limits local control over such developments. Dyer said she would support efforts to restore local zoning authority and increase oversight of large-scale projects.
“We need to make sure decisions are being made with community input and with long-term impacts in mind,” she said.
Dyer described herself as a pragmatic Democrat who values fiscal responsibility while supporting individual rights. She said her background in public service has prepared her to navigate complex policy issues and manage public resources effectively.
“I want to bring integrity and accountability back to the process,” she said.
This article was originally published in the Martinsburg Journal from an interview with Regina Dyer with reporter Tom Markland.
