The State reached out to all candidates at least twice. I have advanced experience in preparing and monitoring capital and operating budgets, and in project and employee management. Top priorities: One of Ward’s top priorities is to rewrite the front yard parking ordinance to make it less restrictive, he said. “To be a good listener, to be available, to research grants and to improve all areas of the town.”, How would you be a good steward of taxpayers’ dollars and concerns? I want to see those types of issues resolved the first time and at the lowest cost. Our smoking ordinance was passed in 2007, before the epidemic of vaping in the U.S. Now it cannot take place in public places, the same as smoking.”, Occupation: Former Victim Advocacy Coordinator with the SC Attorney General’s Office, Prior experience: “First-time candidate. Two council seats are up for reelection in Pelion, but no candidates filed to run by the filing deadline. I want to work with the schools to bring jobs for our younger citizens to Swansea. “We have a very desirable community. She was hired by The State in 2018 to cover Lexington County. “I would only want to use funds that are necessary to accomplish what is needed in the community, and as I stated before, my concerns are for the people I am elected to serve, not for myself.”, What is your vision for your community? “I have a background in ministry and non-profit work, and my entire life has been spent working with people. View the list of candidates that will be on your ballot. I am concerned about what I can do for the people in the community, not what they can do for me.”, What would be your top priorities, should you be elected? “I think District 8 can be the best place in the entire region for local food, shopping and lifestyle, with unforgettable skyline views throughout the district. For many voters a local candidate’s pledges may matter more than party political lines when deciding who to vote for in the general election By David Hughes December 12, 2019 7:52 pm “I will push for a 3-year rolling expense budget and a 5-year rolling capital expenditure budget. My desire to run for city council is just an extension of that, solely focused on people. None of the candidates — mayoral candidate David Reese and at-large candidates Neal Petty and Mike Hartley — responded to The State’s request. I am a past president of the Greater Columbia Citadel Club, former member of the Epworth Early Intervention Center’s Fund Development Committee and Advisory Board member of the Therapy Place.”, What makes you the best candidate for the job? I’ve served on interschool council as a liaison for the school/parents and district office.”, What makes you the best candidate for the job? “I believe the mayor, town council and present financial director will continue to make good financial decisions.”, What is your vision for Chapin? IN political parties. “We don’t want things like that happening [in Columbia] over here,” he said. I want to make West Columbia the place to live and succeed.”, How would you be a good steward of taxpayer dollars and concerns? “I really felt like the residents could use a better voice,” he said. Our community deserves to be built with respect. After college, my wife and I decided to move back here to raise our family.”, Prior experience: West Columbia city council member for four years ... “I have managed people in the financial industry for over 20 yeas. Why? Don't worry, we've made a checklist to make voting for the first time stress free! Every day, parents trust me with their kids and our future. I will listen, just like I want the current politicians to.”, What is your vision for your community? “Raising our already-high property and utility taxes isn’t the solution to funding core services. “In public safety, ShotSpotter [technology that uses data to report the location of gunfire to police within 45 seconds] has been a real determinant in combating gunfire in Districts 1 and 2, but it could be expanded citywide. Served on Native American Indian Affairs Commission’s ad hoc committee in the S.C. Governor’s Office; twice served as chairman of Beaver Creek Indian tribal council and part of S.C. Ward, 34, said he wanted to get involved in Irmo Town Council during the battle over front yard parking. I also bring a different view of things to the table as a former business owner and now as a manger in business world.”, What would be your top priorities, should you be elected?
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