Commissioner Majdi presents investigation alleging Sidewinder Enterprises sought to bypass planning denial

President Pasha Majdi presented an "Investigative Report — West Virginians for National Security, LLC and Sidewinder Water-Bottling Project" at a Jefferson County Commission special meeting Sept. 4, 2026, alleging new information that Sidewinder Enterprises, LLC, through West Virginians for National Security, LLC, attempted to bypass a planning commission denial, influence the composition of the planning commission, and advance state legislation through undisclosed representation. The presentation was accompanied by an attachment included in the meeting materials.

The meeting record states the commission did not take formal action on the report. The presentation and related materials were discussed but no motion to investigate further, refer to counsel, or initiate administrative proceedings appears in the minutes. Commissioners present included President Pasha Majdi, Vice President Cara Keys, Commissioner Steve Stolipher (participating virtually) and Commissioner Jack Hefestay. County Administrator Edwina Benites-LM and Chief Financial Officer David Bound were also listed as present.

The item was followed by a recess and a public-comment period during which a set of residents spoke; the minutes list commenters by name but do not include transcribed remarks. The special meeting adjourned after a motion by Commissioner Majdi that was seconded and unanimously approved.