Debra Girimont, of Hurricane, announces that she is a Republican                             candidate for the West                         Virginia House of                                  Delegates in the 14^th                            District representing                                 Putnam and Mason                                Counties.

Girimont is a native                                     West Virginian and in                           announcing her                                  candidacy says, “I can                               bring a lot to the table                                for the people of                                    Putnam and Mason                                 Counties. And unlike                                either current delegate,                                   I was born and raised in West Virginia and I have that mountaineer pride and determination ingrained in me.”

A former small business owner and 1975 graduate of West Virginia University, Girimont is the daughter of the late Frank Girimont, a lifelong coal miner, and Jennie Girimont, who resides in Hurricane.

“I have a lot of new ideas that can benefit the people of Putnam and Mason Counties,” Girimont says. “Not enough has been done to improve the lives of people of the district and it is a time for a change of representation. I want to laser-focus my attention on the people, not on personal or political agendas or furthering my career. I am a candidate for the people.

“Although I want to hear what issues are impacting our citizens,” Girimont adds,  “I want to concentrate on curbing crime, especially drugs, and improve both police and fire protection. I want to concentrate on education, healthcare and controlling utility costs to citizens. I have some creative ideas on how to cut government waste and we need to turn the economy around. All of this will take full-time dedication and representation and I am the only candidate who can do that. I can devote 100% of my time to the people and I don’t have all the personal distractions that hinder one’s effectiveness.”

Girimont summarizes, “I have a vision for the state and for our local communities that will include everyone and benefit everyone.  I am excited and I am energized.  I truly hope everyone will see that we need to start moving in the right direction and support me in my campaign. I invite the voters to visit my web site (www.WVDebra.com) and see where I stand.”