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SC House District 30

The House of Representatives consists of 124 part-time citizen who represent single-member districts. Representatives must be citizens of the United States and the State of South Carolina, at least 21 years old at the time of their election, residents of the district in which they are elected, and registered voters. Term: 2 years

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    Brian Lawson
    (Rep)

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    Ysante McDowell
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What are your qualifications for this office?

If elected, what are your top three priorities?

What measures, if any, should be enacted to increase rural access to services like internet and health care?

What measures, if any, should South Carolina take to balance economic development with protection of the state's natural resources?

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Contact Name Brian Lawson
Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 189
Chesnee, SC 29323
Campaign Phone (864) 809-3501
Campaign Email blawsonsc30@gmail.com
Qualifications in Brief I have managed businesses for several years. I also have been and am currently on several boards. I also have served approximately two years in the SC House of Representatives
Contact Phone Number 8648093501
I am currently in my second year as the District 30 Representative in the SC House. I have formed great relationships with other House members and Senators. I also have worked hard on constituent services and have great relationships with SC State officials and County and Town officials in SC District 30. I have served on boards and managed small businesses for most of my adult life. I will be able to go to Columbia on day one and continue building on the great work that the SC General Assembly accomplished in the 125th session.
Infrastructure and Growth, Education, Fighting Federal Government Overreach

South Carolina is currently making investments in infrastructure in rural areas. Investments need to be continued to increase rural access to services like internet and health care. E-learning during COVID brought attention to the fact that many rural areas in SC do not have internet coverage. That is being addressed through broadband expansion. Healthcare in rural areas is also a concern. We have to work with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and VCOM to expand healthcare to the rural areas of Cherokee, Spartanburg and Union Counties. VCOM recently received a grant for a mobile healthcare unit that is taken to the rural areas of the three counties. We must continue this type of work.
SC is one of the fastest growing states in the country. While we must have growth to prosper, we must balance that growth with conservation. We have to continue investing in things such as the conservation bank. We have to work with landowners to protect our farmlands and water sources. Counties have to closely watch their zoning while preserving property rights.
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Contact Name Ysante McDowell
Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 901
Spartanburg, SC 29304
Campaign Phone (864) 764-9616
Campaign Email ysante_mcdowell@yahoo.com
Campaign Website http://Ysanteforhouse.com
Qualifications in Brief The candidate is one who believes that its life experiences that teach us.
Contact Phone Number 8647649616
Life’s experiences prepared us for this office.
God. Faith. Family
It should be of high importance for all to be able to access internet and health care. It is not a privilege but a necessity in every day life.
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