By Rep. Joe WilsonOctober 28, 2021 I have long been focused on the state of our economy and how it affects our families, including several speeches made in recent weeks on the floor of Congress, and visits to small businesses. Unfortunately, the current status of the country is in particularlyContinue Reading
My name is JB Beckett, owner of Beckett Financial Group, LLC. I have 23 years of experience as a financial and insurance advisor. I have served on boards and advisory committees with numerous people during those years. Bill Danielson is one individual I have worked with in multiple capacities. HeContinue Reading
After serving over 15 years on the IRMO Town Council, I decided to run for Mayor in 2019. When I won, I was concerned about who would fill that seat that I was vacating. Fortunately for the Town of Irmo, Bill Danielson and Barb Waldman were the top vote-getters forContinue Reading
It is with honor that I endorse Councilman Bill Danielson for re-election. He has lived in Irmo for over 30 years and served this community in various capacities. “Service Over Self” defines Bill Danielson. Bill Danielson’s fiscal accomplishments in less than two years are unparalleled. He offers a wealth ofContinue Reading
Elections always seem to be about favorites or a vote against someone instead of a positive vote for a candidate. Most adults know that voting is a civic right and are compelled to exercise that right but are often left standing at the polls uninformed of a candidate’s stance onContinue Reading
I was glad to learn that Barb Waldman is running for a seat on the Irmo Town Council. She’s just the kind of person who will benefit the work of the Council. I’ve known Barb for over ten years and I know her to be dependable, honest, thoughtful about whatContinue Reading
In the October 21, 2021 edition of the New Irmo News there was a front-page article entitled “Candidates snub Chamber forum”. That article states that I did not respond to the invitation extended by Kerry Powers, CEO of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, by the deadline. That is incorrect. I did respondContinue Reading
When I decided to run for Mayor of the Town of Irmo in 2019 and won, I knew I would be vacating a seat where I had served for more than 15 years. It was a concern for me as to who would fill that seat. Fortunately for the Town ofContinue Reading
It is with a great deal of pleasure that I endorse and support Bill Danielson for Irmo Town Council. I have known Bill for many years and in many different capacities. Serving with Bill on the Glenforest School Board for 3 years really showed me his leadership skills. (Glenforest SchoolContinue Reading
It’s easy to support Dr. Barb Waldman for Irmo Town Council. Involvement is one word that describes Barb. This candidate would bring a broad background of knowledge and experience that can be applied to Irmo Council meetings and activities. She has historically been involved. As a graduate with a PhDContinue Reading
I am an Irmo business owner and have lived in the Friarsgate community since 1981. I have seen many changes in our town and communities, some good and some bad, and I believe Irmo needs to re-elect Bill Danielson. Bill understands business and has proven it while serving on TownContinue Reading
Barb Waldman is totally qualified as a candidate for Irmo Town Council! She brings no political agenda with her and works very hard to represent all people fairly. Barb is a longtime resident who has invested tremendous amounts of quality time with School District Five over many years as aContinue Reading
1. Haley knows that our district has spent millions building a new high school will low enrollment and buying properties we don’t need, while our older schools need millions in repairs. Her opponent is supported by the leaders and developers who made those decisions. (See “Fiscal Responsibility” at https://www.haleygriggsford5.com/issues 2.Continue Reading
In the Spring of 2020, like many in our district, I took interest in the district’s operations. Having two kids at two separate Irmo schools in sore need of $28 million dollars in repairs each appalled me. Our board of trustees at that time focused more on building beautiful, newContinue Reading
Well, apparently the question that was originally posed, “What exactly would it take to find some, any unity at all amongst our fellow Americans?” has no answer. One wonders if this country is irreparably doomed by the political divisions that exist. In a close examination of the current campaign forContinue Reading