Redemption is Complete

Today, I'm very proud to be from Anderson County and Williamston.

The people of Anderson County decided that they prefer conservative reform over status quo rhetoric and returned Kevin Bryant to the state senate.

The people of Anderson County rejected the pork laiden penny sales tax and sent a message to the new county council that we want them to prioritize infrastrucutre with existing revenues instead of foolishly raising taxes.

Finally, the people of Williamston elected a new mayor to lead us into a new era of accountability and fiscal responsibility.

-lee-cole

I'm all for prioritizing spending and open government. Sadly, once we get that worked out coupled with the savings from credit card spending that some seem so concerned about, we will have enough money to maybe pave a couple more driveway access pads.

I am pleased to see Phil Clardy out. Talk about arrogant? I wonder if Stanley worked behind the scenes to get him defeated? You know, that Williamston Journal has become quit a vocal force in local matters. It seems to me, anyway. :-)

It's official with the recount this morning. Carthel Crout is the Mayor-elect of Williamston. This is particularly amazing because it was a three-way race. No three person race in Williamston in recent memory has been decided without a run-off. It looks like Williamston will be in for better days with Mayor Crout and a solid town council behind him. Some people like me have worked for change in Williamston since 2003 when it wasn't the popular thing to do. I've faced threats, intimidation, and been laughed at several times through the years, and we have tasted defeat more than once. But we finally succeded yesterday.

It's official with the recount this morning. Carthel Crout is the Mayor-elect of Williamston. This is particularly amazing because it was a three-way race. No three person race in Williamston in recent memory has been decided without a run-off. It looks like Williamston will be in for better days with Mayor Crout and a solid town council behind him. Some people like me have worked for change in Williamston since 2003 when it wasn't the popular thing to do. I've faced threats, intimidation, and been laughed at several times through the years, and we have tasted defeat more than once. But we finally succeded yesterday.

-lee-cole

Good days ahead for Williamston. Maybe you can ride the town of a certain biased reporter and really progress.

I'll dare to say that you may be mistaken in this instance, Merrymac. Each municipality gets to set by ordinance how it will nominate and elect candidates. Sec. 5-15-62 of the SC Code defines the "nonpartisan election and runoff method" as one option that a municipality can choose from to govern its elections. Williamston has always included the provision for the "nonpartisan election and runoff method" in its election ordinances as far as I know. I know I have been involved in several runoffs in Williamston over the past few years. Also, Anderson must use the same method because Terrence Roberts won a run-off against Richard Shirley there a couple of years ago.

I'll dare to say that you may be mistaken in this instance, Merrymac. Each municipality gets to set by ordinance how it will nominate and elect candidates. Sec. 5-15-62 of the SC Code defines the "nonpartisan election and runoff method" as one option that a municipality can choose from to govern its elections. Williamston has always included the provision for the "nonpartisan election and runoff method" in its election ordinances as far as I know. I know I have been involved in several runoffs in Williamston over the past few years. Also, Anderson must use the same method because Terrence Roberts won a run-off against Richard Shirley there a couple of years ago.

-lee-cole

And boy were we pleased with that election.

You know, sometimes giving everyone a fresh start would be a good option. Beating the old issues is a waste of time. You are not going to get rid of Stan Welch - he makes $$$$ for the Journal, and David Meade does have common sense as a businessman. Give it a rest, Repub. The new mayor has his work cut out for him.

Phil Clardy is a good man who did his best with a difficult situation. I am glad I was not in his shoes. Just as I am glad I am not in the shoes of President-Elect Obama in these very difficult times.

The above from Stan's mom.

-the-queen

I'll dare to say that you may be mistaken in this instance, Merrymac. Each municipality gets to set by ordinance how it will nominate and elect candidates. Sec. 5-15-62 of the SC Code defines the "nonpartisan election and runoff method" as one option that a municipality can choose from to govern its elections. Williamston has always included the provision for the "nonpartisan election and runoff method" in its election ordinances as far as I know. I know I have been involved in several runoffs in Williamston over the past few years. Also, Anderson must use the same method because Terrence Roberts won a run-off against Richard Shirley there a couple of years ago.

-lee-cole

You are correct Mr. Cole. Merrymacsc is similiar to many on this blog. they speak before they think. She's a good person though.

You are correct Mr. Cole. Merrymacsc is similiar to many on this blog. they speak before they think. She's a good person though.

-willieh

Sometimes people make mistakes. Give them time to correct them.

You know, sometimes giving everyone a fresh start would be a good option. Beating the old issues is a waste of time. You are not going to get rid of Stan Welch - he makes $$$$ for the Journal, and David Meade does have common sense as a businessman. Give it a rest, Repub. The new mayor has his work cut out for him.

Phil Clardy is a good man who did his best with a difficult situation. I am glad I was not in his shoes. Just as I am glad I am not in the shoes of President-Elect Obama in these very difficult times.

-the-queen

Folks, sorry to change topics. But I just heard on the morning news that Barack Obama starts getting daily security briefings today. Doesn't that just warm your freaking heart? Bill Ayers for SecDef!!To those of you with loved ones serving overseas, mythoughts, my prayers, and my condolences.