Jon Blair Hunter
American politician
Jon Blair Hunter (born December 25, 1938) was a Democratic West Virginia state senator from the 14th district, which represents Barbour County, Preston County, Taylor County, Tucker County and parts of Grant County and Monongalia County. He served from 1996 until 2008. As a legislator he was a voice for environmental issues and has sponsored legislation to stop Mountain Top Removal mining in West Virginia.
He retired having not sought re-election in 2008.
References
External links
Ward, Ken (9 September 2009). "Manchin appoints Hunter to W.Va. Surface Mine Board". Archived from the original on 24 February 2012.
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