State Senate welcomes new members
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COLUMBIA — As the second session of the 117th General Assembly convened, the Senate welcomed two new members, Sen. Paul Campbell, R-Berkeley, representing District 44, and Sen. Shane Massey, R-Edgefield, representing District 25.
“I look forward to working with Senators Campbell and Massey as we continue to face the important issues before the South Carolina General Assembly,” said Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler, R-Cherokee. “Both of these men were in tough races, and they are a welcomed addition to what we, as a party, are trying to accomplish here in Columbia.”
Campbell and Massey come to the Senate as a result of special elections during the interim of the 2007-08 session.
Campbell was elected Aug. 7 to fill the seat formerly held by Republican Sen. Bill Mescher, who died in April.
The Nov. 6 special election, which resulted in Massey being elected, was because of the resignation of Democratic Sen. Tommy Moore.
“I am very exited to get started working for the people of District 25 and the State of South Carolina,” Massey said. “I hope to be a voice of change and work to create a better government so the citizens of South Carolina can move the state forward.”
Campbell will be serving on Agriculture and Natural Resources; Corrections and Penology; Fish, Game and Forestry; General; and Judiciary committees. Massey will be serving on Corrections and Penology; Fish, Game and Forestry; General; Judiciary; and Rules committees.
1/10/06
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To the Honarable Senator Paul Campbell.
Why do we build houses and schools before we have roads to get to them. As you said we are lagging behind in Berkeley County on roads. I cannot see 1% sales tax compensating the taxpayers for for lack of better county planning and zoning. I recently drove out into the countryside up near the town of Smoaks and Branchville, and what I found was four lanes going through a town of very few people. Our vision needs to be broadened. For 35 years I have watched growth in Berkeley and Dorchester County, with very little infrastructure improvements. I and others would like to know where the other 6% of our taxes has been going? Hopefully all of these large upscale subdivisions didn’t recieve this tax money. I just wanted to comment on the situation and would be very interested in the answer. I’ll say goodnight now because I really need to get my rest. Because I get to drive in this traffic tomorrow. I wish you and family all of Gods Blessings.