By Patrick Hurston
Seven candidates will be on the ballot for Town Council during the Town of Moorefield’s
Municipal General Election on June 10, 2025. Two candidates will be on the ballot for
Mayor.
In what might otherwise be seen as an unusual case of musical chairs, Mayor Carol
Zuber and Councilman Scott Fawley seek to switch roles.
Zuber will not seek re-election for mayor. She instead filed to run for one of the two
council seats that are up, currently held by Councilmen Jason Fertig and Scott Fawley.
Similarly, Fawley will forgo re-election for council and instead seek Zuber’s role as
mayor.
Some residents may remember that four years ago Zuber and Fawley made an
agreement that if she was elected, she would not seek re-election against him during
the next cycle.
In an emailed statement to The Examiner she said, “Scott and I both served on the town
council together. When we went to file four years ago, we were both interested in
running for Mayor. Being friends, he and I decided I would run first and if elected I
wouldn’t run against him and support him in the 2025 election.”
Zuber said the same in a January 23, 2025, social media post in which she wrote, “I
made a promise nearly 4 years ago and that is something that I am most proud of
myself of [sic] is I stand by my word. I am a woman of integrity.”
Zuber said she is running for council because there are several projects left unfinished
that she would like to see through to completion such as the town’s upcoming birthday
celebration, and flags in the park honoring military veterans, among other things.
Fawley said he’s very proud to be a part of the Moorefield community and has been
involved in public service for years. He points to youth pastoring, sports coaching, civic
boards and his three terms on the town council.
“It’s my belief that local government makes a huge impact in everyday life for our
citizens,” he said. “During my time as councilman, I’ve been a part of many worthy
endeavors, however I am most proud of our town park. I was fortunate enough to be at
the forefront of securing funding for the recent additions and improvements that we all
enjoy such as the beautiful basketball courts, added shelters, rest rooms, playground
expansion and pool improvements.”
“If elected, it would be my honor to fulfill the role of mayor so that I may continue to
serve the town of Moorefield. My only agenda is to provide leadership in helping our
community move, grow, and flourish,” he added.
Challenging Fawley for mayor is Tyson Zirk. Mr. Zirk did not respond to The Examiner’s
request for comment on his candidacy.
In addition to Zuber and Fertig, who seeks re-election to his current seat, other
candidates for council include Erica Davy; Valerie Daniel; Matthew Harris; Ta-Yare
Meade; and Jim Trommatter.
Davy, a lifelong resident of Moorefield says she’s running because she cares about the
community and believes she can make a difference.
“I desire to be a voice for the residents, ensuring that everyone's concerns are heard
and that decisions are made in the best interest of all. I am passionate about improving
local infrastructure, supporting small businesses, and ensuring that our town remains a
safe and welcoming place for families to thrive,” she said.
Likewise, Daniel, a Moorefield resident for the past 15 years said she felt compelled to
run because the “thriving city of community and proudness” she fell in love with has
started to decline in her eyes.
She said she wants “to have a seat at the table, so I can work with my fellow council
members and the citizens of Moorefield to restore and give new life to this beloved
community.”
Meade, a familiar presence at county and town meetings due to her work with the West
Virginia Teen Court Association and Eastern Regional Family Resource Network,
echoed similar sentiments, saying she believed it was time for a fresh perspective on
the council and a greater awareness of what is really going on in the community.
One potential candidate proved to be ineligible. David Conrad was informed that
because he was still employed by the West Virginia Department of Highways, his
candidacy could not be certified.
Fertig, Harris, and Trommatter did not respond to The Examiner’s request for comment.
