I passed on the torch of Chair of the Greenwood County Democratic Party to Allen Moore last weekend.
It was my honor to serve for the past five years and there is no doubt in my mind that Allen will serve the GWCDP honorably and faithfully during his tenure.
Congrats, Allen. And thank you Greenwood Democrats for placing your trust in me!
In Episode 50, Bill and Jumelle talk about the petulant manner in which Rep John McCravy resigned from the South Carolina House Judiciary Committee..
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#SouthCarolina #SCPol #SCPolitics #Judiciary #AbandonedHisPost #Resignation #JohnMcCravy #GreenwoodSC
In Episode 50, Jumelle shares some thoughts after her campaign for SC House District 12.
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We continue our conversation with Michael Layer, candidate for SCDP 3rd Vice Chair as we cover pressing news items and other miscellanea.
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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/64P_EMsDB_s
For the life of me, I'll never get used to the site of random chickens walking around in the city.
I'm so proud of this group and was happy to help them in this endeavor.
In Episode 41, Bill & Jumelle review the embarrassing results of a primary and runoff faced by local incumbent, State Senator Billy Garrett.
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#GreenwoodSC #SouthCarolina #SCPol #SCPolitics #runoff #incumbment #embarrassing
In Episode 44, Bill tells a story about visiting the local ""jockey lot"".
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In my podcast, we talked about the bizarre world of magistrate judges in South Carolina and compare the amount of training they are required to receive vs... barbers!
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In Episode 46, Bill talks about how he gave his big campaign speech at a local meeting recently. You can watch it here!
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#SouthCarolina #GreenwoodSC #LaurensSC #Campaigning #RunningForOffice #speech
Yesterday in #GreenwoodSC we held a runoff election for the City of Greenwood Ward 3.
Runoff elections are a tremendous waste of money and resources, especially for the considerably reduced turnout they bring compared to the main election. Think of the polling locations that need to be opened, the poll workers that need to staff them, the counting and certification again. So much waste!
I'm a huge supporter of ranked choice voting. If the appetite isn't there for the big elections (national and statewide), perhaps we could implement this for primaries and local elections where there are three or more candidates in the running.
Do away with runoff elections!
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ranked-choice-voting-faces-cloudy-113052031.html
In Episode 38, Bill & Jumelle about the failing Lake Conestee Dam, the disastrous effects its breach would have on Greenwood, and how a local Senator's flyer exaggerated claims that he "fixed" it.
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Nancy Mace came to town and sounded every bit as unhinged as her reputation suggests. Crazy claims and verifiable lies ("He [Trump] won more votes in this country, in history") and the audience, I'm sure, lapped it all up and asked for seconds.
I was proud to be voted in as Elder-elect of Westminster Presbyterian Church here in #GreenwoodSC.
My pastor (shown here) handed me a pile of books to study before I'm ordained. But then she looked me right in the eye and said, "There's pdf versions you can download".
I am blessed to have a pastor who knows me so well!
It was an inspirational and informational evening at the NAACP banquet put on by the Greenwood/Ninety Six Chapter Friday evening.
Rev James Thompson (local chapter president) and SC NAACP president, Brenda Murphy, are true community leaders!
In Episode 42, Bill shares with Jumelle a shocking fact about Greenwood, SC's murder rate!
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#SouthCarolina #SCPol #SCPolitics #crime #FBI #GreenwoodSC #reporting
We need lawmakers who are focused on the issues that benefit ALL of us. This is me and my platform. I humbly ask for your vote to send a message that South Carolina CAN be better for all!
There are quite a few women I am in awe of.
First is Felicia Sullivan-Johnson, Mrs. South Carolina American 2024 and native of Greenwood. She gave riveting testimony as a suicide attempt survivor that left me speechless.
And then there are the women-warriors: Cynthia Halpin Brown, Dr. Jumelle Brooks, Tory Miller and Francie Kleckley who inspire me with their compassion and commitment for the community.
I am truly a better man because of them.
#GreenwoodSC #outofthedarkness #outofthedarknesswalk
Most are without power still, and the crews are working furiously to fix widespread damage like what you see here. This is a common sight in every part of Greenwood County.
Both Jumelle & Bill are safe and have been working with neighbors to help out where they can. Hope all is well with you!
