Eric Brooks

Eric Brooks was born in Beckley, West Virginia. Brooks earned a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1994. His career experience includes working in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Brooks has been affiliated with the NRA and the West Virginia Citizen Defense League.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in the coalfields of southern West Virginia. My dad was a coal miner, and my mom is retired from the Board of Education. My wife, Jennifer, and I have been married for nearly 30 years, and we have three wonderful adult children and one grandchild. I graduated from WVU with a degree in Sociology (Criminal Justice) in 1994 and began my career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 1995. I retired in July of 2021 with 26-plus years of service. I have been blessed to serve the citizens of the 45th District since 2022.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I want to work to transform the educational system in West Virginia. We are in the middle of the pack as a state when it comes to money spent per student. However, we are routinely 45th-50th in achievement. Our taxpayers simply are not getting the bang for their buck. We can and must do better. Our students deserve the best education possible. I believe in providing the most options possible for our parents and their children when it comes to their education.We have made tremendous strides in lowering the taxes on our citizens and our businesses, but we still have a long way to go. We need to completely eliminate the onerous business inventory tax. By doing so, it will allow us, as a state, to hit the triggers in current law that will continue to reduce our personal income tax rates for our citizens.We need to lure more businesses (and jobs) into West Virginia. I want to do more to provide “site ready” locations for industries looking to move into our state. Investments in our infrastructure now will pay tremendous benefits down the road.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, taxes and jobs.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Always having the best interests of your constituents in mind when casting your vote.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I cared for my people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination attempt on President Reagan. I was around 9 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Maintenance man at Beckley West Apartments. I worked there for approximately 7 months.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Bringing industry and jobs into out state and transforming how we educate our children.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The state doesn’t “have” money. It’s the taxpayers money. Transparency to those who pay the bills is paramount.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Eric Brooks and I’m a Republican running for the House of Delegates in the 45th District.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Pro-LifePro-2nd AmendmentPro-School Choice

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Advancing School Choice and reforming West Virginia’s Tax Policy.