https://www.charlestoncantwait.com/get-involved daily 1.0 2026-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/614dd617ff2c996a82e765bd/9d9fe37c-c2d6-461a-ad30-78f3567b7fe7/James+Elam.jpg Get Involved - Make it stand out James Elam - Ward 18 As a resident of Kanawha City, James Elam has dedicated his life to service - both through his work in hospitals and his experience in law enforcement. Those experiences have shown him firsthand the importance of public safety, public health, and ensuring that every voice in our community is heard. James is runnign for City Council because Ward 18 deserves a strong advocate who will fight for safer streets, healthier neighborhoods and a more inclusive Charleston https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/614dd617ff2c996a82e765bd/249929af-9f31-42a6-843d-f5c36bdc9b07/Beth+Kerns.jpg Get Involved - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/614dd617ff2c996a82e765bd/539e6639-6186-44f5-a3e2-a8a67686c6b0/Jason+Gibson.jpg Get Involved - Make it stand out Justin Gibson - At-large At 27 years old, Jason Gibson represents a new generation of Charlestonians who believe that home should be a place worth staying in—not a place you feel pressured to leave behind. Born and raised in Charleston, he graduated from George Washington High School, where he first developed a deep appreciation for the people, neighborhoods, and shared history that make this city unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/614dd617ff2c996a82e765bd/fa571300-99e3-41e9-9d08-00ca778f8722/Joe+Solomon.jpg Get Involved - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/614dd617ff2c996a82e765bd/2eab2020-c0d0-4f9d-9e81-acbcbb34c63b/Theresa+Horton.jpg Get Involved - Make it stand out Theresa Horton - Ward 14 Theresa Horton is running for Charleston City Council in Ward 14 because she believes local government should work for the people who live here — not special interests, insiders, or politics as usual. Theresa is a longtime member of this community who has consistently shown up for her neighbors. She listens, follows through, and works to solve real, everyday problems. She understands that strong neighborhoods are built through practical leadership, transparency, and respect for the people who call Ward 14 home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/614dd617ff2c996a82e765bd/0377df6b-1baa-41da-b072-cda5f5dfff50/Chelsea+Steelhammer.jpg Get Involved - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.