Full Name:
Michael 'Mike' N. Manypenny II
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
08/01/1959
Birth Place:
East Liverpool, OH
Home City:
Grafton, WV
Religion:
Methodist
BS, Agriculture/Forestry, West Virginia University, 1977-1983
Founding Member, Tygart Valley Child Advocacy Center, present
Candidate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 49, 2014, 2020
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, West Virginia, District 1, 2016
Delegate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 49, 2008-2014
Candidate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 42, 2004, 2006
Campaigner, West Virginia Presidential Election Campaign, 2000
Subcommittee Chair, Solid Waste Task Force
Board Member, Mon County Solid Waste Task Force, 2000-2008
Member, Special Projects, Monongalia Solid Waste Task Force, 2001-2006
CPO, Agri-Carb Corporation, 2015-present
President, Global Impact Incorporated, 1998-2008
Director/Founder, Global Impact, Incorporated, 1999-2008
Operations Manager, Oak Grove Greenhouses, 2003-2008
Manager, Central Coast Landscape, 1990-1994
Manager, Prime Landscaping, 1986-1990
Owner, Blue Ridge Landscaping and Environmental Services, 1979-1987
Founder/President, Taylor County Project HOP2E Food Bank, 2006-present
Founding Member, Tygart Valley Chamber of Commerce, present
Member, Global Health Council
Volunteer, Morgantown Citizens Advisory Committee
Member, Morgantown Farmer's Market Association
Board Member, Mon County Solid Waste Task Force, 2000-2008
Member, National Rifle Association, 2004-2008
Board Member, Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living, 2004-2008
Member, Sierra Club, 2000-2008
Board Member, Taylor County Collaborative Family Resource Network, 2008
Member, Taylor County Farm Bureau, 2004-2008
Founder, Taylor County Farmers Market Association, 2006-2008
President, Taylor County Farmers Market Association, 2006-2008
Board Member, Tygart Lake State Park Foundation, 2008
Board Member, West Virginia Workforce Investment Board, 2004-2008
Secretary, Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living, 1998-2004
Executive Committee Member, Sierra Club, 2000-2002
Priority Issues:
Overturn of Citizens United
Re-instate the Glass Steagall Act to protect our economy from another financial crisis
Preserve and expand Social Security so our seniors have a financial security and comfort
Invest in Americas Infrastructure
Close the loophole of Corporate Welfare
Promote buy in America
Revitalize the US Steel industry and stop the dumping of foreign goods like Chinese steel on American soil
Work to make sure America has a balanced budget
Reduce wasteful spending of our citizens tax dollars
Work in a bi-partisan way to bring balance between jobs and the environment
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I have always given my time to better my community as a public servant. I want to expand that vision now and give back to better my Country!