Ready to Replace
· Founded WINGS in 1996, a
nonprofit helping elementary school children develop social and emotional skills · Cofounded Project XX SC, a nonprofit women’s advocacy group · Collaborated with Mayor Joe Riley as his campaign manager · Led fundraising efforts for Hurricane Hugo relief, the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC and the Coastal Community Foundation · Awarded the Order of the Palmetto in 2010, South Carolina’s highest honor for public service · Currently the president of Lewis Walton LLC · Attended the University of South Carolina and has lived in Charleston for more than 40 years · Mother and member of the LGBT community
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Maurice Washington
Ginny Deerin
the candidates
· Elected by the South Carolina General Assembly to the South Carolina University Board of Trustees in 2001. Chair of the board from 2002 to 2008 ·Graduated from South Carolina State University · Worked as an insurance and financial advisor · Served on the Charleston City Council from 1991 to 1999. Chair of the Ways and Means Committee and the Community Development Committee · Appointed Mayor Pro Tem in 1992 · Appointed to Gov. Sanford’s transition team in 2002 · Currently serves as President and CEO of Trust Management, LLC, which provides financial and consulting services · Served on the boards of Trident Urban League, Spoleto Festival USA, Communities in Schools and South Carolina Coastal Conservation League
William Dudley Gregorie
On Nov. 3, for the first time since 1975, Charleston will elect a mayoral candidate other than Joe Riley. The end of Riley’s mind-boggling tenure is enough to make this election interesting, but don’t underestimate the candidates themselves. Here is a quick breakdown of their experiences and accomplishments. We also asked the candidates to respond to the following question: “What is your single most important message to young people and students?” Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
· Served as the South Carolina Director of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. During his time there, HUD became far more active, with expenditures rising from $660 million to $1.4 billion · Ran for Mayor as an independent in 2007 · Elected District 6 City Councilmember in 2009 · Spearheaded the Horizon Foundation development in western Charleston, a $1 billion project focused on creating economic development and affordable housing in the area · Named Mayor Pro Tem in 2013 · Earned a B.S. from Benedict College, an M.A. from Howard University, and did postgraduate work at Catholic University and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard · Serves on a number of boards and at charities
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