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
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
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
A candidate forum was slated for Wednesday, October 20 but had to be canceled due to a lack of response from two of the candidates. The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the New Irmo News, planned to hold a forum for the candidates running for the two Town CouncilContinue Reading
Tifani Moore claimed victory in a special election held October 12 to fill a vacant seat on Lexington-Richland School District Five’s board. Moore led with 56 percent of the vote to 37 percent for Haley Griggs, and seven percent for Jeff Herring. The seat was left open when former boardContinue 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
The Richland County Election Commission has released updated polling location information regarding the special election for a vacant seat on the Lexington-Richland School District Five School Board. Precincts are in Irmo and Chapin areas. Check Vote411.org for candidate information, your voting status, and polling location. The following precincts and polling places will beContinue 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
Haley brings a component to our district that is highly beneficial in our current climate and fills a need on our board. Her medical education and background are essential to advocate for the best interests of our children. Her dedication to liberty and the protection of our constitutional republic isContinue Reading
“I’m excited to see Haley throw her name in the hat for the open seat in Richland County. Having known her as an athlete, a neighbor, a medical professional and as a friend, I am confident that her skill set is exactly what our district needs at this time. SheContinue Reading