Ranson Forward Investment
A protected lockbox fund to help essential workers live in Ranson and pay for lighting, sidewalks, small infrastructure fixes, and high-impact maintenance.
Ranson City Council - June 2, 2026
Neighbor-first.
Practical progress.
Ranson is growing - and that's a good thing, if we can get the leadership right. I'm Dan Strickland, and I'm running for Ranson City Council to deliver responsive services, clear priorities, and the kind of steady, accountable leadership our city deserves.
Ranson, West Virginia is at a crossroads. With 5.7% annual growth and a population that just crossed 6,000, we have real opportunity ahead - but only if we protect what makes this city home while preparing for what's next. This isn't about politics. It's about neighbors taking care of neighbors - and a city taking care of its citizenry.
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The Big 4
Ranson Forward Signature Commitments
RFI keeps Ranson livable, RC3 makes it feel like home, the Historic District protects our identity, and no data centers keeps growth aligned with our future.
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Ranson Forward Investment
A legally protected fund for essential-worker residency support and visible neighborhood upgrades, funded by large employers - not resident tax increases.
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Ranson Culture & Community Center
A site-first, plan-first community hub for families, youth, seniors, veterans, and neighborhood services.
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Historic Ranson District
Clear standards, safer walkability, ADA-first improvements, lighting, streetscape upgrades, and stronger support for small businesses.
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No Data Centers
A clear position to protect West Virginia culture, quality of life, infrastructure, neighborhoods, and growth that actually fits Ranson.
Ranson Forward Priorities
The Big 4 Commitments for Ranson Families
These commitments turn the concerns I hear at doors into a practical plan: livability, community, local identity, and growth that protects residents first.
Ranson Culture & Community Center
A real home base for programs, events, youth activities, senior access, community services, and partnerships that bring neighbors together.
Historic Ranson District
Protect Ranson's character with plain-English standards, ADA-first walkability upgrades, better lighting, streetscape improvements, and small-business support.
No Data Centers
Ranson should not become a data center town. We need development standards that protect neighborhoods, infrastructure, culture, and quality of life.
Plain-English Accountability
Major development decisions should come with transparent summaries residents can understand before the vote, not after the damage is done.
Jobs That Fit Ranson
Prioritize light industrial, skilled trades, healthcare-support, and locally owned small businesses - jobs that strengthen services without overloading infrastructure.
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Read ArticleThe Big 4: Ranson Forward Signature Commitments
A concise breakdown of RFI, RC3, the Historic Ranson District, and the No Data Centers commitment.
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Why I'm Running
Ranson Deserves Leadership That Shows Up
I'm not a career politician. I'm a husband, a father of five, a U.S. Army Military Police Officer and Veteran, and a business owner. I've spent my career solving problems - in the Army, in government contracting, in global consulting, and in building businesses across five states (and growing).
But more than any of that, I'm a Ranson resident. My kids go to school here. My family's future is tied to this city's future. And I believe Ranson is uniquely positioned for success - if we prepare for opportunity instead of just reacting to growth.
Read My Full Story"I want Ranson to reflect the best of Main Street America: safe, well-run, and welcoming for families, seniors, and small businesses. That's what I'm working for."
- Dan Strickland
Military Service
Military Police - Iraq & Afghanistan
Family
Husband · Father of Five · Ranson Resident
Business
Owner operating in five states (and growing)
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