Arcadia Lakes Town Council Special Election
Election Information:The Arcadia Lakes Town Council Special Election will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Your address indicates you live within the town limits of Arcadia Lakes.POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Town of Arcadia Lakes has a non-partisan council form of government, including the mayor and 4 nonpartisan council members who serve 4-year terms. The mayor and council members have equal votes and are responsible for making policy and enacting laws. To serve as Mayor or Council Member a person must be a resident of the town, at least 18 years of age and registered to vote. This special election is for one position on the town council.EARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to February 3, you can vote during a two-week early voting period, beginning Monday, January 19 and ending Friday, January 30 at the Richland County Voter Registration and Elections Office: 300 Columbia Mall Blvd, Suite 210 (Formerly JC Penny), Columbia, SC 29223.ABSENTEE VOTING: Or you may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting
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George Floyd
(NON)
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Kamal Shlon
(NON)
What prompted you to run for office?
What are your top priorities for action?
Campaign Email
george4arcadialakes@gmail.com
Education
University of South Carolina -BS in Political Science
Qualifications
35 year career as owner and manager of Columbia businesses; currently serving the City of Columbia as the Business Liaison for Parking Services
Having spent most of my career in the hospitality and service industries, I truly enjoy serving and getting to know members of our community. I am compelled to get involved on a meaningful level to give back to the Town of Arcadia Lakes, the beautiful place my wife, Elizabeth, and I are pleased to call Home.
I will work to preserve and protect the integrity and beauty of Arcadia Lakes. Our current Town Council has worked hard for its residents, and my hope is to see that work continue with the repair and reopening of roads closed due to dam breakage.
Campaign Phone
8037305606
Campaign Email
kamal.shlon@gmail.com
Education
The University of South Carolina Degree in Pharmacy
Qualifications
As a long time resident of The Town Of Arcadia Lakes, I Have spent my career serving our neighbors as a trusted pharmacist. Throughout my career as a pharmacist, my focus has always been service, helping neighbors stay healthy informed and safe. As part of my professional training, I also prepared as first responder for natural disasters. I am serving on the Transportation Penny Tax Committee which gives me a hands-on experience with how local government plans and pays for roads, sidewalks.
As a long time resident of Arcadia Lakes, over thirty years I have spent my career serving neighbors as a trusted pharmacist. and now in retirement, I am ready to serve our town in a new way. I am running to be the steady, practical honest voice for resident.
My top priority will be resident safety and every day quality of life. I want people to feel confident walking our streets whether it's getting to a neighbors's house, enjoying an evening stroll, or letting kids ride bikes. I am running to bring steady, service-minded leadership that listen, follows through, and keeps our town moving forward, and to finish the work that I started in helping rebuild the dam and securing the funding for the road. Also to ensure our budget dollars are spent with purpose and scrutiny. Beautification of our roadways including keeping sidewalks clear and trash picked up.
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