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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2008
Page
11
Brad Boni argues that removing taxing authority from county school boards eroded Home Rule and urges restoring local governance in Columbia. He contends the Republican legislature should empower local bodies, noting the state’s large highway system highlights the need to place roads and funding under local control.
John Kelly argues government closest to the people works best and local bodies respond faster to citizen demands. He says residents can attend all council and commission meetings to push for problems and improvements and pledges to preserve Home Rule.
Longtime public figure Scott Singer voices strong support for Home Rule saying decisions by the legislature erode local governance. He cites lobbyist and special interest influence in Columbia and pledges to stand up for citizens over powerful groups.
Tom Young would vote against making the legislature the sole decision maker for local issues. He favors government closest to the people and pledges to end unfunded state mandates.
A speaker urges the legislature to curb payday lending by drastically reducing or banning APRs, citing SC’s poverty level and high lender concentration. Citing 390 percent APRs, 1120 lenders, and federal 36 percent caps for military borrowers, the speaker backs banning or stringent regulation and notes industry influence and stalled efforts.
The Music in the Park Summer Concert Series runs Thursday evenings at Maude Edentfield Park in North Augusta through July 31. Concerts start at 7 pm and attendees should bring chairs or blankets. For more information visit council.org.
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