Meet the Candidate
Flora
Perrone
Get to know me
I am dedicated to building a stronger future in the city of Weirton. I am a community-minded individual with experience in local government, in the healthcare field, and I am very family oriented.
Focus on Infrastructure
The work I’ve undertaken as Chairwoman of Weirton Transit Corporation will, in my opinion, stand the test of time and prove to be the most meaningful endeavor of my term as Councilwoman. I was appointed to the WTC by Mayor Miller as the city representative on the board. In the fall of 2022, I was asked to step into the role of Chair, due to the sudden resignation of the previous Chair.
Heathcare Experience
I began my medical career in 1993, as a twenty year old college student. Since then, I have remained in healthcare in a variety of roles. In 2008, I returned to college with three small children and obtained my nursing licenses in 2010. In 2012, I took a role as a clinical liaison for Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospitals. Over the last 12 years of my professional career, I have been significantly successful in business development for two separate hospital systems. I am currently a Nurse Navigator for PAM Health hospitals of Pittsburgh.
Community Ties
I was born and raised in the Weirton community and chose to raise my family in here too. A proud Weir High alumna, I am familiar with the benefits of living and working in this community. Since adolescence, I have been involved in music ministry, teaching Sunday school, leading children’s ministry, organizing and directing multiple Children’s musical productions. After taking on a new challenge as a Clinical Marketing Liaison for Healthsouth in 2012, I became involved in the business community in Weirton and in the Ohio Valley. I have participated in several healthcare related and community service organizations. Most recently, The Rotary Club of Weirton Heights, Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, The Business Development Corporation Board member, Brook-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Board member, Weirton Area Water Board and Weirton Transit Corporation, Board Chairperson.
Transportation Services
I led the effort to transition transportation services from private board management to the Weirton Department of Transit. This transition enabled transportation to continue to exist in the City of Weirton and to continue to serve our community.
Invest & Improve Community Spaces
I plan on improving and investing in community spaces, such as parks, public transportation infrastructures. etc., within the Weirton Community.
Safety, Security and Maintenance
I plan on investing and planning for improved safety, security and overall maintenance of the City of Weirton.
What I Stand For
I am dedicated to building a stronger future in the City of Weirton. My experience in local government, healthcare, and as a mother drives everything I do.
Personal History
My parents are Bernard and Mary DeFazio Rice, and I was born in Weirton in 1972. I am the middle of five children (Becky Lamp, Rob, Philip and Mark Rice). My parents came to Weirton from the Clarksburg, WV area because my dad was able to get a job at Weirton Steel.
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He worked for 35 years at Weirton, mostly in the Tin Mill and his last role was as a metallurgist. I went to elementary school at Cove Elementary and graduated from Weir High School in 1990. I grew up here, went to church, Sunday school, VBS and was part of choir at church and in high school. I’m so thankful for the opportunities I had to participate and grow as a person here in Weirton. Graduating from West Virginia Northern Community College in 1993, with an Associates in Arts. In 1994, I married Michael and we were blessed with three beautiful daughters; Isabella, Sophia and Gianna who all currently live in Weirton.
Professional History
I started working while in high school at Burger King in Weirton. This was a great beginning to my career, I learned so much about customer service, efficiency and organization is this job. I then went on to work as a cashier at Shop-n-Save, where I met my sweet
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husband, so that worked out well. And began my medical career in 1993, as a twenty year old college student, with Dr. J. K. Luthra’s medical practice. Since then, I have remained in healthcare in a variety of roles, medical secretary, assistant, billing as well as, unit secretary for Med/Surg and LTACH. In 2008, I returned to college with three small children and obtained my nursing licenses in 2010. In 2012, I took a role as a clinical liaison for Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospitals. Over the last 12 years of my professional career, I have been significantly successful in business development for two separate hospital systems.
Political History
In 2019, after my two oldest daughters went off to college, I choose to run for Weirton City Council, Ward 5. Since July 1, 2019, I have served the people of Marland Heights; representing us in city government, public service and neighborhood challenges.
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Some of the decisions made over the last 5 years have been directly impactful on the our neighborhood. From addressing our safety with improvements to our emergency access road and basic road maintenance and addressing the individual concerns of my constituents. To more complex issues such as replacement of our only traffic light which is over 50 years old, an overdue improvement to a blind intersection. As well as, repaving our primary access road Marland Heights road with the anit-skid surface. My most recent efforts have been on behalf of the Weirton Board of Park and Receration; I have sponsored a resolution to build permanent restroom facilities at Marland Heights Park. It has been an effort it perseverance, persuasion and compromise but I believe all the work will payoff to the benefit of everyone who uses Marland Heights Park. It has been an effort it perseverance, education and compromise but I believe the all work has paid off to the benefit of everyone who uses Marland Heights Park. And some of the work I’ve done has had a broader effect on the entire City of Weirton. The work I’ve undertaken as Chairwoman of Weirton Transit Corporation will, in my opinion, stand the test of time and prove to be the most meaningful endeavor of my term as Councilwoman. I was appointed to the WTC by Mayor Miller as the city representative on the board. In the fall of 2022, I was asked to step into the role of Chair, due to the sudden resignation of the previous Chair. Through a Pandora’s box of challenges, I worked closely with the board, the WV Department of Transportation, our local BHJ, the Federal Department of Transportation and Weirton City Council. I led the effort to transition transportation services from private board management to the Weirton Department of Transit. This transition enabled transportation to continue to exist in the City of Weirton and to continue to serve our community. Overall, I have endeavored to be available and active on behalf of the people of Marland Heights and the City of Weirton, throughout the challenges and changes of the past 5 years. My goal is to continue to work on the behalf of our community as Mayor. To lead the efforts to build the future of our amazing City of Weirton!
Make a difference,
Vote Flora.
Building our future, honoring our past.
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I’m dedicated to investing and planning for the future of tomorrow in Weirton, WV. I’m focused on increasing the development and growth of the city of Weirton, improving the city, safety and overall maintenance of the area, and improving and investing in our community spaces.
I am Weirton born and raised, built a life and raised my children here. As an elected official, I’ve learned to love this City in a whole new way and I’m asking for your support to allow me the opportunity to work towards building a safe and prosperous future for your family and mine!