West Virginians for Common Sense Launches as a Statewide Political Action Committee

The PAC will start by advocating for more effective, efficient elections.

Morgantown, West Virginia ‒ A new, nonpartisan political action committee (PAC) that supports common sense candidates and campaigns statewide for common good causes is taking flight.

Launching in response to trends whereby the political extremes activate and fuel only the most ardent partisans, West Virginians for Common Sense, LLC, advocates for efficient, effective government and a better society at all levels. It’s founded on the premise that our society and government operates best when we find common ground, forget partisan rhetoric, and employ common sense in decision making.

“Our members believe moderates – Democrats, Republicans and others – can find common ground and compromise for the good of our state,” said Kyle McAvoy, president, West Virginians for Common Sense.

West Virginians for Common Sense will convert citizens into voters, educate voters on issues and candidates, influence the political process, and elect and support candidates who have the best interest of West Virginia at heart and demonstrate a resolve to persevere in effect positive change.

The PAC’s vision of common ground is one where people, including the silent majority, can find reasonable, realistic solutions to the problems that confront West Virginians and their communities. Common sense is a philosophy that is grounded in the premise that most people want the same things — to be safe, healthy, prosperous, and happy.

West Virginians for Common Sense will endorse practical, pragmatic candidates at all levels of government regardless of political affiliation. Ideas will be transformed into action by the PAC to promote causes that benefit society’s common good.

Morgantown’s 2021 municipal election is the PAC’s first project. A charter referendum that seeks to change two-year concurrent terms to four-year staggered terms caused enough concern among citizens to start the organization. In recent years, Morgantown’s stand-alone election has seen very low voter participation, hovering around 10% turnout. West Virginians for Common Sense posits that staggering terms will further reduce civic interest and voter participation, and lead to less accountability in government in a manner that doesn’t save money.

“It doesn’t seem to make sense to be talking about extending city council terms when the apathy is so high that people aren’t interested in running for office. West Virginians for Common Sense is committed to enacting long-term solutions that will lead to more effective, efficient elections. We’re polling Morgantown voters and city council candidates to find consensus,” according to McAvoy.

The PAC advocates better solutions can be found to create more open, inclusive and participatory elections in Morgantown. The organization will poll voters online, in person, and over the phone to find and work to implement alternative solutions following this election. Candidates will be polled on their respective positions, and ideas regarding possible options regarding charter amendments and other issues as the basis for endorsements.

Interested people can learn more about West Virginians for Common Sense by visiting wvcommonsense.org. Support the cause by donating easily, quickly and securely online. At the website, sign-up to receive email, connect with social media to follow the organization, and volunteer online to get involved.

West Virginians for Common Sense is properly registered at the state and federal levels as a 527 nonprofit with a valid FEIN, and can accept donations up to $5,000 per person, per cycle. While donations are not tax deductible, the PAC accepts and values in kind contributions of time and talent as much as any real treasure.