Position Description: Orangeburg County Council is composed of seven members, one from each district, 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.Election Information: The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3.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 Monday, October 19 - Saturday, October 31, 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m except Sunday. 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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Open governing.
Useful government for what matters now.
Relevant government yesterday & tomorrow.
More must be told than is cloaked in ordinances or hidden behind FOIAs.
Be open to hearing what is important to constituents.
The current debt load has us with a negative credit rating and more debt is on the way. Go to treasurersc.gov , select local reports to see the real picture of our county debt. This includes both General Obligation and Revenue Bond Debt. More debt is coming.
Wasteful spending has burdened future generations. Like a mortgage, every bond comes with debt to borrow the money. Freeze borrowing. The IPRB borrowing for the courthouse will add well over 5 million dollars of debt to borrow the money due in 2056.
Yes, balance is key. Smart budgeting is the beginning to financial freedom.
Taxing to not the solution.
First take some advise from the recently passed Sustainability Plan. The last attachment shows that the worst investment for return on investment is government building projects.
Everytime a property is removed from private ownership the tax rolls change. One less person paying taxes and less acreage being taxed. Couple this with a declining population and fewer shoulder the burden of the increasing cost to maintain government operations. Business must be supported to be successful.Yes, we must have a place for business but also we must have a workforce that willing, able and trained.
Make county council OUR county council.
As far as legally possible eliminate NDAs. Cut FILOTs to balance the tax burden on our existing small businesses.
Review and revise the budget.
Investigate the Bailey Bill and other options. Learn from successful governments.
Partner with Habitat for Humanity on housing development.
Work with School District to repurpose publically owned lands for private use to add individuals and land to the tax rolls as opposed to just owning something to have to maintain. Encourage healthy activities to improve quality of life. Financially we must do better for the individual if the young citizens are to have a future and want to stay here at home.
All citizens are a voice; we must use the tools we have for all to hear and to be heard.
If re-elected, my top priorities are infrastructure, responsible growth, and fiscal accountability and transparency because they directly affect quality of life, opportunity, and trust in government. My record includes road, drainage, water-access, and dam projects across District 7; writing and sponsoring ordinances focused on road preservation, public safety, and community protection; and sponsoring the one-year data center moratorium to allow time for safeguards. I will continue working to attract quality jobs, support entrepreneurs, create opportunities for local graduates to stay and build their futures here, protect taxpayers, and keep residents informed and heard.
My proposal is to ensure Orangeburg County grows in a way that is planned, balanced, and beneficial to the people who already call it home. I support business growth and housing development, but not every development belongs in every location. We must consider infrastructure, zoning, traffic, noise, environmental impact, and nearby neighborhoods before decisions are made. We also need housing options for people at different income levels and stages of life. Growth should create jobs, expand opportunity, strengthen our tax base, and improve quality of life without sacrificing established communities.
During my time on County Council, I have worked to keep residents informed, accessible, and involved. I attend community meetings, listen directly to concerns, and use social media to explain issues and share updates. Most recently, I hosted a community education session on the proposed District 7 data center so residents could receive information, ask questions, and provide input. I will continue using meetings, public forums, social media, and direct communication to make sure residents know what is being considered, how decisions may affect them, and that their concerns are heard and taken seriously.
