Greg Gregory: Mulvaney brings ‘rare package of talent to legislature’
By Greg Gregory
I’ve been privileged to hold the S.C. Senate District 16 seat for 16 years. Now that my retirement is days away my thoughts turn to the question of who will fill the seat for the next term.
Both candidates seeking this office are qualified. I’ve watched fondly as Mandy Powers Norrell, my former Sunday school pupil, grow from a young girl into a successful professional.
She has run an impressive race for this office and could certainly do the job.
Rep. Mick Mulvaney, however, brings a rare package of talent to the legislature.
In only two years he has become one of its most knowledgeable members. He is dedicated, compassionate and loyal to his constituents. He stands for what is right without worrying about the consequences.
In addition, he is one of the best I’ve seen at making himself known to other legislators.
One doesn’t get anything done on his or her own in Columbia. Only by convincing a majority of the members can one advance his agenda and assist his district.
I’ve witnessed no one who is a quicker study at this than Rep. Mulvaney.
Next year Lancaster County’s delegation will average less than five years experience per member.
Reps. Billy Boan, Jim Hodges, Eldridge Emory and I are, or will be, gone.
We need someone in the Senate who, on day one, is known to other legislators and has their respect.
That is why we must elect Mick Mulvaney to District 16.
Please join me in supporting him on Nov. 4.
Greg Gregory
S.C. Senate District 16
Lancaster