I didn't decide to run for County Council because it's a visible office. I decided to run because I understand what the job actually is — and I believe I'm prepared to do it well. County Council doesn't control everything people are frustrated about. But it controls more than most residents realize: the budget, land use and zoning decisions that shape how our roads and neighborhoods grow, the pace and quality of infrastructure investment, and the daily working relationship between the county and the City of Myrtle Beach. These are the decisions that determine whether growth strengthens District 2 or strains it.
Growth has strained the people who live here year-round — retirees, hospitality workers, and families. Tourism should enhance community life, not exhaust it, and those profiting from development should carry its costs, not their neighbors. I will prioritize healthcare access, trust in local police, and cooperative leadership between county and city government. We live here, raise our families here, and grow old here — future generations should be able to do the same.
Infrastructure shapes the daily routines of every person in this district — whether you're driving to a doctor's appointment, heading to work, or running errands. I will advocate at the county and state level for District 2 funding and timelines. I want to see reduced travel times to I-95, Columbia, and Charlotte, and support sustainable development that protects our wetlands and ecosystems while ending intergovernmental gridlock.
Horry County has always been the most affordable place to live close to the beach on the East Coast, but that affordability has eroded over the past decade. As we move forward, it must stay focused on affordability. I oppose placing the costs of development on residents. I support planning for workforce and affordable housing so the people essential to our economy can live where they work. I will be part of the conversation about utility costs.
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