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Spartanburg County Council District 3

Spartanburg County District 3 generally is comprised of the urban area known as Spartanburg’s Eastside, as well as the Town of Cowpens and extends to the eastern boundary of the county. 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 years

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    Paul D. Abbott, Jr.
    (Rep)

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    Bryan Alverson
    (Rep)

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    Tim Burrell
    (Rep)

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    Caylus Goodson
    (Rep)

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    Jason C. Lynch
    (Rep)

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    Stephen Craig Mathis
    (Rep)

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If elected, what are your top three priorities?

What changes, if any, do you feel would improve the operation of this office and why?

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Contact Name Paul D. Abbott, Jr.
Campaign Mailing Address 111 N. Bennington Dr
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Campaign Phone 864-542-6335
Campaign Email pabbott629@aol.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/share/1AEYCsUvHM/?mibextid=wwXlfr
Qualifications in Brief Lifelong Resident of Spartanburg County - Small Business Owner - Retired Attorney& Magistrate Judge - Political Experience (Cowpens City Council & Dist. 3 School Board) - Community Service Experience (Volunteer Guardian ad Litem)
Contact Phone Number (864)542-6335
I am a lifelong resident of Spartanburg County, with business, legal, political, and community service experience. I feel that my background and broad experience will allow me to serve all of the citizens of this District. I am running to make this District a place where my grandchildren will have the opportunity to live, work, and play.
1. Getting a handle on the rapid rate of residential growth in Spartanburg County; directing growth where it is needed and the infrastructure is in place to support the growth.

2. Working with the new Sheriff to make public safety the number one law enforcement priority by (a) having a competitive salary scale which will address retention issues (b) having a transparent budget and (3) solving the problem of overcrowding at the Detention Center.

3. Maintaining a fiscally conservative County budget that prioritizes core governmental functions which would make any tax increases less likely in the future.
I will be accessible to all the voters and make regular visits to businesses located in County Council District 3. My personal cell phone is published on my FB page. I will work to fill all vacancies on County Boards & Commissions so that as many people as possible have the opportunity to participate in County government.
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