#1 - Remove Mayor of Hartford, WV for Criminal Legal Disqualification
The Issue
Gordon Harland Spencer, the current Mayor of Hartford, West Virginia (Precinct 26), must be removed from office immediately. His status as a convicted felon and child sex offender under West Virginia Code §6-5-5 makes him ineligible to hold public office. Specifically, Spencer's crimes against multiple minor female children irrevocably disqualify him from serving the community.
West Virginia Code §6-5-5 explicitly states that no person convicted of a felony is eligible to hold office. This legal directive is unambiguous, designed to maintain the integrity and trust in public offices and officials. Spencer's continued presence as mayor is a direct violation of this code, undermining the legal foundations that uphold our democratic system.
Hartford's residents deserve a leader free of criminal convictions, especially egregious crimes such as child sexual offenses. Our town's leadership should embody integrity, honesty, and a commitment to justice—values that Spencer's past actions fundamentally contradict.
It is crucial to consider the profound emotional trauma and harm caused to the victims and their families. Allowing an individual with such a background to hold public office is not only a severe disservice to the people of Hartford but also sends a damaging message to victims of abuse—that their experiences and safety are secondary.
This petition thus calls upon the responsible authorities, including West Virginia's Secretary of State and local governing bodies, to take swift and definitive action. We urge them to uphold state laws and standards by ensuring that Gordon Harland Spencer is immediately removed from public office.
Join us in making Hartford a community where justice and lawful governance prevail. Support removing Gordon Spencer to uphold the integrity of our public offices and protect our town.
Your signature today can help enforce the law and prioritize the safety and well-being of our community. Please sign this petition to demand justice and leadership we can trust.
Once Gordon Spencer is removed, an immediate election will be scheduled to select a replacement Mayor. The two-year election cycle will then resume as per Chapter 8, Article 5 (e.g., §8-5-5 for regular election timing and terms).
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The Issue
Gordon Harland Spencer, the current Mayor of Hartford, West Virginia (Precinct 26), must be removed from office immediately. His status as a convicted felon and child sex offender under West Virginia Code §6-5-5 makes him ineligible to hold public office. Specifically, Spencer's crimes against multiple minor female children irrevocably disqualify him from serving the community.
West Virginia Code §6-5-5 explicitly states that no person convicted of a felony is eligible to hold office. This legal directive is unambiguous, designed to maintain the integrity and trust in public offices and officials. Spencer's continued presence as mayor is a direct violation of this code, undermining the legal foundations that uphold our democratic system.
Hartford's residents deserve a leader free of criminal convictions, especially egregious crimes such as child sexual offenses. Our town's leadership should embody integrity, honesty, and a commitment to justice—values that Spencer's past actions fundamentally contradict.
It is crucial to consider the profound emotional trauma and harm caused to the victims and their families. Allowing an individual with such a background to hold public office is not only a severe disservice to the people of Hartford but also sends a damaging message to victims of abuse—that their experiences and safety are secondary.
This petition thus calls upon the responsible authorities, including West Virginia's Secretary of State and local governing bodies, to take swift and definitive action. We urge them to uphold state laws and standards by ensuring that Gordon Harland Spencer is immediately removed from public office.
Join us in making Hartford a community where justice and lawful governance prevail. Support removing Gordon Spencer to uphold the integrity of our public offices and protect our town.
Your signature today can help enforce the law and prioritize the safety and well-being of our community. Please sign this petition to demand justice and leadership we can trust.
Once Gordon Spencer is removed, an immediate election will be scheduled to select a replacement Mayor. The two-year election cycle will then resume as per Chapter 8, Article 5 (e.g., §8-5-5 for regular election timing and terms).
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Petition created on June 14, 2026