Veterans hold unopposed seats in Aiken County delegation
Three long serving representatives Rep. Roland Smith Rep. Bill Clyburn and Rep. Tom Young face no opponents in the general election with two newcomers Rep. Bill Taylor and Rep. Bill Hixon also unchallenged on the ballot Taylor has a write in challenger Young promotes budget notes and retirement system details in recent civic and school board meetings and emails He is seen as a role model for new members of the delegation.
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Letter in favor of renewing one cent local sales tax
Harriet De Laney of Aiken urges voters to renew the 1 cent sales tax on Nov 2. She argues it funds roads police fire emergency services parks and recreation without raising property tax and highlights Citizens Park Little Leagues and Langley Pond events as benefits.
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Endorsement Letter Deadline for Aiken Election Coverage
The Aiken Standard will publish letters to the editor about elections until Sunday October 31. Endorsement letters must be received by noon today. Letters after that time will not be considered. Letters must stay within 300 words and space permitting will be printed. Guest columns on candidates or issues will not be accepted.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contacts and Roles
Directory listing the publisher editor executive editor advertising production circulation business manager and managing editor at the Aiken Standard with email addresses for staff and department heads.
Column Thompson backs 2010 GOP slate for Nov 2 election
Jane Page Thompson a Republican activist urges voters in Aiken County to back the 2010 GOP ticket including Haley Ard Zais Wilson Eckstrom Hammond Weathers Livingston Loftis and to vote on Nov 2. She touts government reform transparency and strong local leadership while criticizing tax referenda and pet projects.
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Support Bill Taylor On Nov 2
Bill Taylor has shown eagerness to communicate via updates and Talk to Taylor meetings and pledges to continue when elected. He offers to add your name to his emailing list if you are not receiving his updates.
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Bill demonstrates commitment to constituents in Fair Tax advocacy
The speaker praises Bill for being present for issues, informing residents, and exploring concerns with them. They call him a Fair Tax advocate whose efforts benefit the state, noting his restraint with diverse opinions and his suitability to represent citizens, and they thank his wife Donna for sacrifices.
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Letter writers clash over blame and hope for change
A reader rebuts Mr. McGinley's Oct 21 letter criticizing past policies and urging accountability. The writer questions the cost of a stimulus, opposition to ObamaCare, and foreign policy missteps while calling for character and statesmanship across parties to restore liberty and equality.
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Gossett best for school board in District 6 race
Beth Barranco advocates for Robert Gossett in the Aiken County School Board District 6 race. She praises his financial discipline, work ethic, tax dollar focus, and pledge to not take pay, urging voters to support him on Tuesday, Nov. 2 in Warrenville.
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