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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 2002
Page
13
Spartanburg Herald Journal argues Gov Hodges and the Budget and Control Board should summon legislators to a special session after the election. It warns delaying cuts enlarges needed savings and proposes re prioritizing the budget to protect core programs though board lacks authority to enact such changes.
Republicans say they lack proof that Gov Hodges allowed adviser to steer contracts for personal gain. The administration has stonewalled for two months, delaying disclosure of any email that could show officials directing state agencies to work with a client of Hodges top political consultant, or reveal public interest facts voters deserve.
Gov. Hodges and Georgia officials courted DaimlerChrysler to locate a plant in Summerville facing a lose lose choice: offer too little incentives or give away the farm. Georgia reportedly outbid South Carolina though details were not released. Had SC won, critics would have accused overgiving.
A snippet from the Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunt and Jeffrey B. Wallace as advert directors and includes Ellen C. Prie and Timothy EOP Mscor Neween Sere, suggesting personnel or credit lines for the publication.
Readers debate political promises and party influence ahead of elections. The letters praise candidates such as Jim Stewart, Charles Sharpe, Charles Barton, and Kathy Rawls, while criticizing Valerie and Reb Sutherland over schooling views and district leadership. They urge voting for pro-parent and pro-teacher candidates and highlight fiscal concerns about deficits and national debt.
A political appeal argues incumbent governor left South Carolina from a 900 million surplus to a 500 million deficit in one term. It urges voting for Sanford and Ryberg to restore balance and bring state coffers back to black. Ale Smith Aiken
Ann Stoker writes of Greg Ryberg as a family man, businessman, and legislator. She highlights his community involvement with Depot Food Stores Adopt A School, golf charity events, United Way, and Habitat for Humanity, asserting his record and potential as South Carolina state treasurer.
Voter scrutiny rises over Valerie Towles as a potential leader for Aiken County District 2. Sutherland already qualified for the School Board seat and notes include Towles has two children enrolled in local public schools.
Redistricting worries suburban Horse Creek Valley and eight small Aiken County towns after each census, diluting rural voting strength. Voters are urged to vote, learn candidate philosophy, and consider splitting tickets to counter under representation.
A retired teacher with 25 years in public schools backs Valerie Towles for Area 5 District 2 on the Aiken County School Board. The supporter cites Towles as a parent, volunteer, PTA board member, and active fundraiser, praising dedication and experience with students and teachers.
A letter argues against Sunday alcohol sales in Aiken, noting codes and covenants forbid it for restaurants and urging a general defeat. The writer questions tourist impact and treats, estimating travel costs and predicting economic motives behind the proposal. They claim ten percent signed a petition and call for ninety percent opposition.
A reader alleges incumbent District 2 board member aided Towles by signing her petition, distributing literature at a booth, and endorsing her in a letter. The letter notes Hadden’s slim prior win and argues Towles would continue recent tax and policy trends.
Voter message endorses Kathy Rawls for County Council District 1 citing steady county taxes. Support notes responsive action on dirt roads and limbs, fiscal conservatism, and taxpayer interests. Claims Rawls keeps Aiken finances in better shape than state and federal levels.
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