Lexington County Council, District 8 Choose 1
Election Information:The Statewide Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026. You may vote in either the Republican or the Democratic primary. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.EARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to June 9, 2026, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, June 5. Early voting centers are open Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check the Lexington County Voter Registration and Elections website Registration and Elections | County of Lexington or SCVOTES.gov for early voting locations.ABSENTEE VOTING: You may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting.Position Description:Lexington County Council is composed of nine members, one from each district, elected to 4-year terms. As the governing body of the county, the Council 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 board and committee members.
Biographical Information
Campaign Address
2129 Chipmunk Ln West Columbia, SC 29169
West Columbia, SC 29169
West Columbia, SC 29169
Campaign Phone
8032385229
Campaign Email
Glenconwell@gmail.com
Education
Associate Degree
Qualifications
Banking and Finance
1. What partnerships would you support to improve public safety in the county?
I would like to see mutual aid agreements between the county and municipalities in the sheriffs and police departments not just the fire departments.
2. What tools would you use to guide planned development in the county?
I would use our current zoning that we have in place.
3. What steps will you take to ensure free and fair elections in the county?
I think everyone should have to show a photo ID at
The polling location.
4. What will you advocate for in the county's transportation improvement plans?
Yes, I would. We are currently in the process of going through a traffic study with public involvement.
5. What are your priorities for action?
The safety of our citizens is the most important thing we can do also keeping taxes low is a priority"
Biographical Information
Campaign Address
1045 D Ave West Columbia, SC 29169
West Columbia, SC 29169
West Columbia, SC 29169
Campaign Phone
803-445-3099
Education
BS Degree in Architectural Engineering Technology
Qualifications
24 years US Army Signal CORPS and Realtor,
1. What partnerships would you support to improve public safety in the county?
I will partner with volunteers, law enforcement, and our local schools to prevent crime by building trust, increasing community involvement, and creating early‑intervention programs that keep our neighborhoods safe.
2. What tools would you use to guide planned development in the county?
I would use comprehensive planning, zoning tools, infrastructure analysis, community input, impact studies, and strong partnerships with local and regional agencies to guide responsible development in the county.
3. What steps will you take to ensure free and fair elections in the county?
I will ensure free and fair elections by strengthening partnerships with election officials, improving poll‑worker training, protecting voting equipment, increasing transparency, expanding voter education, ensuring accessibility, and involving community volunteers.
4. What will you advocate for in the county's transportation improvement plans?
I will advocate for safer roads, reduced congestion, better transit options, improved sidewalks and bike paths, and responsible growth—while protecting taxpayers by ensuring these improvements are made with existing resources and without adding new taxes.
5. What are your priorities for action?
My priorities for Lexington County are public safety, responsible growth, better transportation with no new taxes, fiscal responsibility, support for local businesses, and improving quality of life for all residents.