Lexington County Council District 1
Election InformationThe 2024 Party Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race. You may vote in either the Republican or the Democratic primary.To find your election day polling location, go to: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=PollingPlaceOr you can vote early during a two-week early voting period at your County Voter Registration and Elections Office and other early voting locations from May 28 until June 7 except Sundays. See https://www.scvotes.gov/early-voting for more information.Or 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-votingPosition Description - Lexington County CouncilLexington County Council is composed of nine members, one from each district and, 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.
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Michael Bishop
(Rep)
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Scott Whetstone
(Rep)
1. How would you address the impact of population growth and development on roads, traffic, and schools?
2. What are your strategies for reducing gun violence?
3. How would you advocate for under-served areas of the county?
Campaign Phone
8039204074
Campaign Email
mbishop226@gmail.com
Education
AS
Qualifications
8 years being Mayor of Springdale and served on Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Board
Work to create more open communication with builders, developers and engineers. Build relationship with SCDOT employees as I did when I was mayor to be able to call and address issues in my district. Attend school board meetings as well as town council meetings. I will not support the county trying to force roads to be maintained by the municipalities as they are currently trying to do. Municipalities do not have the funding for roads.
I am very firm on the right to carry a weapon as I have for decades. Got my first CWP around 20+ years ago. More trainings should be available and I believe that will begin happening since the open carry law passed.
First, you have to be aware of the situations by being in the community and answering your phone. I know in my district, the ambulance goal is 1 hour and that happens 58% of the time. That's ridiculous! I would also address taxes and look at efficiency of the county instead of trying to bring in more taxes/fees.
Campaign Phone
803-719-0634
Campaign Email
Swhetstone@lex-co.com
Growth will always be an issue in a county such as Lexington due to the great quality of life. I believe the only way to address the issue is through solid communication and development of quality standards. When I say quality standards I mean standards that find the happy median between developers and government. This will not only allow for quality healthy growth, but also allow for development of affordable houses. This allows for anyone from a first time homebuyer to a retirement age to make Lexington County their home. The process for traffic and infrastructure will take communication between county and state government working together. The widening of roads will not solve the problems we currently have.
Better gun education and stronger background checks.
My current District has always been one of the underserved being the rural makeup. While in office I have been able to change that through communication and pushing others to notice the demands. The best advocation is being a strong knowledgeable voice for your area and knowing the area.
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