I had the pleasure of being asked to speak to Campaign for Liberty’s new series “Meet your Representative” in Lexington on current issues, getting involved and the role of elected officials. We had a wonderful turnout and I enjoyed speaking to the group. I want to thank Talbert Black for his leadership with the group [...]
Jerry Bellune 22.JAN.09 Lexington Chronicle The outcasts won. In a unanimous 115-0 vote last week, the state House of Representatives agreed to more open voting on bills affecting taxes… The rules change was a victory for two Lexington County lawmakers who risked the wrath of the House leadership in pushing for open government. Voters will [...]
I want to thank so many of you throughout the state who have joined our cause to increase transparency and strengthen accountability in South Carolina. The following are articles that were written across the state recently and focused on our progress of getting more votes on the record. Last week Roll-call rules are a step [...]
An open invitation has been extended to the residents of Lexington County and other interested persons to meet Representative Nikki Haley on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lexington County Council chambers. Representative Haley will be the guest of honor at this first in a series of “Meet your Representative” events. She has [...]
Wow. Today was an amazing day for the State of South Carolina. An issue that we all worked so hard for had its day today. On-the-Record Voting came up for debate on the floor of the House and passed 115-0! The Spending Accountability Resolution that passed will now require votes on the record for all [...]
