Smith continues Senate leadership changes; Jason Barrett to serve as Finance Committee chair

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Senate President-elect Randy Smith continues to make key changes in leadership.

Smith, R-Preston, announced Tuesday that he’s chosen Senator Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, to chair the Senate Finance Committee replacing Senator Eric Tarr.

“The Finance Committee does some of the hardest work and heaviest lifting in the Legislature, and it’s a tough job,” Smith said in a Tuesday morning news release. “I knew I wanted a fresh set of eyes and a strong ability to work with all of our state agencies to take a hard look at our state’s revenues and expenses, and I am confident in Senator Barrett’s ability to take on this task.”

Smith said Barrett has a necessary experience as a small business owner and job creator.

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