Currently holds the office of Richland County Council - District 8 until December 31, 2028.
Candidate for Richland County Council - District 8 in 2024 South Carolina General Election.
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Get StartedCouncil must provide the sheriff with necessary funding, resources, and support. The county must also support neighborhoods and local community programs that seek to reduce gun violence and provide young people with positive, productive outlets. Learn more
Making sure our schools are adequately funded and supported is a priority. Learn more
The county must work with developers, potential homeowners, and others to provide financial and other incentives that support and encourage more affordable housing. One forward-thinking idea would be to consider inclusionary housing policies that incentivize those who build housing developments to include a certain amount of affordable housing units in their development. Learn more
Richland County must continue to improve its roads and other parts of its transportation network to ensure people can get to work, doctor’s offices, and shopping areas safely and efficiently. It is also essential to ensure that The COMET has adequate funding to sustain the current bus system and expand it as needed. To do that, the county must support a second penny transportation tax. Learn more
We must use our zoning laws to clearly define land use, promote smart growth, and encourage diverse, sustainable development. Learn more
Council must make sure that all projects are properly prioritized and the public is fully aware of how the money is spent; transparency is a must. Reducing congestion also should be an element of improving transportation. Learn more
Richland County’s library system is top-notch, and every effort must be made to keep it that way. That requires a stable budget through adequate funding that helps the library have state-of-the-art technology and accompanying facilities. It is also critical to ensure that residents can access the wonderful resources available at our local libraries. Learn more
We must be transparent about how tax dollars are used, whether dealing with the county budget or the penny transportation tax. Failing to operate in the light breeds distrust and allows for potential misuse of public dollars. Learn more
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