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Berkeley County Council, District 8

Berkeley County operates under a supervisor form of government. County Council members are elected from single-member districts and serve four-year terms. Council establishes county policies, approves the annual budget and capital improvement projects, and adopts local legislation through ordinances and resolutions.Berkeley County Council - https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/council/Voting Information:Election Day: November 3, 2026, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Early Voting: October 19–31, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Closed Sundays)Voting Locations & Absentee Voting: https://scvotes.org/Candidate forum dates and recordings: https://my.lwv.org/south-carolina/charleston-area/voting/candidate-forumsNOTE:This candidate’s responses were not available before our publication deadline. Voters are welcome to encourage the candidate to share their views. Updated responses will be posted as they are received.

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    Steve Christopher Davis
    (Dem)

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    Darrel Wadford
    (Rep)

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How can you ensure that Berkeley County officials work first on infrastructure readiness (including school capacity) rather than development approvals first and fixes later?

What can an individual County Council member do to address worries that public safety obligations are not keeping up with current demand, let alone future demand?

How would you work to ensure Berkeley County remains attractive to businesses while also protecting the everyday livability of the communities?

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