Lexington County Council District 5
Election InformationThe 2024 Party Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race. You may vote in either the Republican or the Democratic primary.To find your election day polling location, go to:https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=PollingPlaceOr you can vote early during a two-week early voting period at your County Voter Registration and Elections Office and other early voting locations from May 28 until June 7 except weekends. 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-votingPosition Description - Lexington County CouncilLexington County Council is composed of nine members, one from each district and, elected to 4-year terms. As the governing body of the county, it enacts laws by ordinance and may also adopt resolutions. The Council hires the county administrator; sets budgets; levies taxes; approves contracts, agreements, and bids; and appoints the membership of boards and committees. A council member must be a registered voter, a resident of their district and at least 18 years of age.
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Clifford Fisher
(Rep)
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Gene Bimbo Jones
(Rep)
1. How would you address the impact of population growth and development on roads, traffic, and schools?
2. What are your strategies for reducing gun violence?
3. How would you advocate for under-served areas of the county?
Campaign Email
Clifford@owens-Fisher.com
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Campaign Phone
803-530-7189
Campaign Email
bimbojones62@yahoo.com
Population growth in Lexington County is a concern for myself and many residents. On council, my priority along with other council members is to make sure critical infrastructure is in place prior to new development. Its important to maintain the quality of life for Lexington residents by investing in roads, new traffic technology and holding developers accountable. As a county stake holder, we have to work hand in hand with controlling economic development and allowing the residents to maintain a quality way of life.
Gun violence occurs when people make poor decisions. My mission is to fully fund the professionals who can make a difference. The brave men and woman in Law enforcement along with the county prosecutors. While others defunded the police, I voted to historically add more funds to the people who serve us the most. The Police, the fireman and the great staff at EMS.
I meet people everyday that live pay check to paycheck. Although some may not classify as "under-served", there are communities of hard working people who simply want to live in a county where they feel safe, have adequate resources and live there life with out undue stress. I will always continue to advocate for the under-served through my position on county council rather its through more monies or programs that create a better quality of life.
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