Open Letter Dear Editor, I would like to first congratulate all of the candidates on their recent campaign run. Heartfelt congratulations go out to Bill Danielson, Erik Sickinger and Phyllis Coleman on winning their elections. I truly believe Bill Danielson will take Irmo in a new direction for the bettermentContinue Reading
Dear Mayor-Elect Bill Danielson, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your successful campaign and election as the new Mayor of IRMO. The race was indeed spirited, and your victory is a testament to the trust and support you have garnered from the community. I believeContinue Reading
Local elections are the most important elections you will participate in, period. Your local representation has an exponentially important impact on your day-to-day life, more so than state, federal or global politics ever will. Aside from that, if you choose to uphold your civic duty to vote, the people youContinue Reading
Irmo News Letter to the Editor: I want to clarify something which was said in last week’s article regarding George Frazier being disqualified to run for Irmo Town Council. For the record, I did not research information on all candidates. That information came from posts on Facebook Pages about twoContinue Reading
Open Letter I support Bill Danielson for mayor because he has shown me what leadership, civility, and financial responsibility is. He was there when we needed him when we had criminal activity coming from Columbia into our neighborhoods. He is the one who got law enforcement from four jurisdictions together to workContinue Reading
10 reasons I am voting for Bill Danielson and I hope you will, also. In no specific order. 1. LEADERSHIP Bill is not a politician. He is a businessman. Bill is a leader. 2. INTEGRITY Bill is a man of integrity, as shown in this election process. 3. CHARACTER BillContinue Reading
I am writing to urge everyone in the Town of Irmo to vote for Councilman Bill Danielson for Mayor on November 7th. I have known Bill for over 30 years now and have never heard him or seen him go back on his word. He is exactly what Irmo needsContinue Reading
The upcoming local election provides us with a crucial opportunity to elect leaders who embodythe values and principles that are important to us as a community. It is a chance to chooseindividuals who are committed to strong ethical leadership and have a genuine desire toimprove the lives of their fellowContinue Reading
It is an election year for the Town of Irmo. I’ve been a registered voter for almost 25 years. However, as another campaign begins, I can’t help but wonder what other voters consider before heading to the polls. It’s a non-partisan election. In my opinion, it essentially helps shroud eachContinue Reading
Dear Editor, Once again Congressman Joe Wilson states the obvious, with lots of information, but little on specific solutions. Congress holds the “power of the purse” but Mr. Wilson has gotten little through the House, Senate, and onto the desk in the Oval Office. Joe went traipsing around the 2nd DistrictContinue Reading
Our world is changing. An increased awareness of climate change and environmental degradation has created new cries for renewable energy and environmental sustainability. In response, Columbia launched a Climate Protection Action Campaign in 2006. This plan includes ways the city has become greener in several categories, including transportation and renewableContinue Reading