Visits all 55 West Virginia Counties for Second Year in a Row
State Treasurer Larry Pack completed his 55 West Virginia county tour on Thursday, November 5, with a visit to Pendleton County. Over the past year, Treasurer Pack has met with local elected officials, business leaders, charitable organizations and other influential community leaders to understand initiatives and issues of each individual county and expand partnerships. His first stop was in Jefferson County on January 4, 2026.
“For the second year in a row, we have visited with West Virginians in all 55 counties. This work aligns with our mission to listen to the everyday concerns our citizens face so we can be stronger advocates for them in Charleston. It would be easier to stay at the Capitol and collect our paychecks, but our team believes we must broaden our horizons to move policy forward in West Virginia,” Treasurer Pack said. “We have learned a great deal over the past year and are grateful for the lessons along the way.”
Since taking office in January of 2025, Treasurer Pack has heard from thousands of West Virginians over the course of his travels. He spent much of his time on the road speaking with county and city leaders about the need for local control, with families and school administrators about how to better our education system, and with non-profits about how to further their mission of serving West Virginians. For example, Treasurer Pack released several tax impact reports in 2026 examining how major economic development projects, including data centers and the Mountain Valley Pipeline, affect local tax revenue. The reports provide residents and local officials with a clearer understanding of how these investments could benefit their communities and support future growth.
Treasurer Pack has continued to advocate for policy solutions or assist constituents with community needs. This includes reducing taxes and regulations, investing in education, increasing transparency, shrinking the size of government and helping local leaders focus on economic development.
In addition to hearing from citizens and leaders, Treasurer Pack has focused on developing local partnerships to expand the reach of Treasury programs. For example, the Office held a successful “Treasury Day” at the Barboursville Public Library in Cabell County on August 20, 2026 where more than $80,000 of unclaimed property was returned to citizens. This event was a direct response to that request and proof that partnering with local elected officials, businesses and non-profits can better the lives of West Virginians.
Treasurer Pack and his office have helped return more than $37.7 million in 2026, including $37.5 million to West Virginians through the Unclaimed Property program and nearly $230,000 to local law enforcement agencies through live and online firearms auctions. Both programs saw record numbers in 2025 and 2026.
“We know people across our state are struggling with affordability. We continue to seek ways to create jobs and provide much-needed relief to our citizens by helping move our state and communities forward,” Treasurer Pack said. “Most importantly, we have witnessed the Mountaineer spirit and determination shared by our citizens. This is truly the greatest state in the nation, and I am honored to represent it.”