Spartanburg County Council District 5
The County Council consists of 6 members representing single-member districts. Members must be citizens of the United States and the State of South Carolina, at least 18 years old at the time of their election, residents of the district in which they are elected, and registered voters. Term: 4 yearsElection Information: The upcoming election includes this race. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.To find your Election Day polling location, go to: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=PollingPlaceOr you can vote early during a 2-week early voting period at your County Voter Registration and Elections Office and other early voting locations. See: https://www.scvotes.gov/early-votingOr you may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting
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Garrett Gibson
(Dem)
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Betty Montgomery
(Rep)
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Garrett Gibson
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I’m Garrett Gibson, a teacher, father, and lifelong Spartanburg County resident. I’m running to bring transparency and integrity back to local government and put our families and communities first.
I’m not enmeshed in the political and financial elite of Spartanburg County, so if that’s what counts for experience then I’m out. But if a life spent in education, ministry, and working alongside the people I hope to represent means anything, then I’m the most qualified candidate on the ballot.
Many would say I’m just a teacher from a yokel town living in a 900-square-foot house. But some would say that’s exactly what representation is supposed to look like.
1. Establish a District 5 municipal coordination table to ensure effective communication and county support throughout our towns and cities.
2. Repair and modernize roads, water, sewer, and other infrastructure so our communities aren’t overwhelmed by development.
3. Work with our municipalities and residents to establish sensible guidelines for zoning and development that preserve rural character while allowing appropriate growth.
Transparency, clarity, and communication with residents must be a priority. People should not have to be experts in government to understand what their county is doing or how it will affect them. I will provide clear, timely, accessible information about upcoming decisions, proposals, meetings, and county projects and establish a consistent process for addressing questions and concerns. Why? Because representation is just a word until residents can easily understand what’s happening, know how to participate, and feel that their concerns are being heard.
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