Patrick Farrell
@FarrellPatrickJ
Mayor of Huntington, West Virginia. Personal account. Views are my own.
I shared this idea with my sons: Trying to AI-proof your career is like trying to internet-proof it in 1997. The smarter move is to surf the wave. sfstandard.com/opinion/2025/0…
Great news! President Brad Smith and Marshall’s Board of Governors extended his contract to 12/31/29. I’m thrilled for our city, university, & state. Let’s go!
Bi-Weekly Updates: ▪️ Testing for Huntington Police Dept. new hires ▪️ Site dedication for new Westmoreland Fire Station ▪️ AD Lewis Pool opening - and more! Read:patrickjfarrell.substack.com/p/huntington-i…
If everyone acts like the way things are is acceptable, nothing changes.
This still holds true and it is what we plan to do.
Last night, I had an insightful conversation with Tom Barkin, President of the Federal Reserve, about what’s hitting our wallets hardest—rising prices on things like groceries and housing. I asked him a question: what can the next mayor of Huntington do to help fight inflation?…
Huntington in Progress: A quick, no-fluff update on what we are doing, why it matters, and what’s next. Just a few scrolls to stay informed and see how we’re moving our city forward. patrickjfarrell.substack.com/p/huntington-i…
"The fight isn't over," (Paul) Farrell said. "There's still a long way to go. We continue on our path to seek justice." cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/new…
The WV Supreme Court declined to answer the federal court’s question on public nuisance law, but two justices clearly backed our position. Huntington and Cabell County have spent years trying to hold opioid distributors accountable. Now it’s back to the Federal Fourth Circuit as…
“When your priorities are clear, every 'no' becomes a step toward what matters.” - @ShaneAParrish