Tucker County Day at the Legislature will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Charleston. We will be partnering with Preston County in 2026.
Day meetings with legislative representatives and various state departments will be scheduled and announced prior to the event.
Business Owners, Non-Profit Organizations and Community Members are encouraged to attend the event. If you would like to attend the meetings scheduled during the day, please contact the Chamber of Commerce office. 304-259-5315 / Jessica@canaanvalley.org
Tucker County Day at the Legislature is a collaboration between the Tucker County Development Authority and the Tucker County Chamber of Commerce.
KEY INFORMATION
Location: Charleston, WV
Day Meetings – West Virginia State Capitol Complex
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Cost: Free but RSVP before January 12, 2026
RSVP: jessica@canaanvalley.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tucker / Preston County Day 2026 Schedule (Tentative)
Thursday, January 22, 2026
7:45 AM: Capitol Building Opens
8:30 AM – Noon: Exhibitors display in the Capitol
Tucker County Senate Side
Preston County House Side
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Preston County’s Famous Buckwheat Cake Breakfast – Upper Rotundaof the Capitol Building
10 AM: Tucker County Group Photo Opportunity in Senate Chamber
11 AM: Senate Session Begins – Resolution Declaring January 22, 2026 Tucker County Day
Noon: Lunch in Tourism Room – Building 3, Suite 124
Legislative Delegation – Brief Remarks
Senate President Randy Smith
Senator Jay Taylor
Delegate Buck Jennings
Delegate George Street
Delegate John Paul Hott
1:00 PM Joint Roundtable Meeting – Building 3, Suite 124
Tourism, Arts, Culture, History, State Parks, Natural Resources, Agriculture
Chelsea Ruby, Cabinet Secretary Department of Tourism
Ennis Smith, Deputy Secretary & Chief Development Officer Tourism
Brett W. McMillion, Director Division of Natural Resources
Dillard Price, Acting Chief Parks & Recreation
2:00 PM – Joint Roundtable Meeting – Building 3, Suite 124
Commerce, Economic Development, Broadband
Matt Herridge, Cabinet Secretary Department of Commerce
Christine Davies, Deputy Secretary for Economic Development & Workforce Participation
Todd Hooker, Acting Executive Director, Division of Economic
Kelly Workman, Director, Broadband
3:00 PM – Tucker Roundtable Meeting – Building 3, Suite 124
Department of Transportation
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Depature