GOP training event to highlight how grassroots activism is vital to political process

Grassroots work

From my experience, people volunteering at the grassroots level is one of the most important pieces of political campaigns.

The midterms are right around the corner, and we need Republicans to be prepared. That’s why I’m so glad to see the S. C. Republican Party hosting the largest Republican training program in state history at its First in the South Republican Action Conference.

I’ll be attending with my friends to learn how to get involved and become more effective. We’re especially eager to get trained from the nationally acclaimed Leadership Institute about how to advance our conservative causes and outwork Democrats on recruiting volunteers, talking to voters and everything in between.

The Republican Party needs our help. Our country needs our help. That’s why I’m attending the First in the South Conference next week. I want to do my part to help because if we don’t stand up to the Democrats in 2022, their recent failures will be the least of our problems.

Gerri McDaniel, North Myrtle Beach

Why I support Norfleet Jones

Here is why I support Norfleet Jones for City Council of North Myrtle Beach in the upcoming November election, and why I feel you should, too:

1) Qualified – a successful small business owner in NMB as well as two cities in NC

2) Retired firefighter – a profession made up of heroes

3) Veteran of U.S. Coast Guard

4) Member of Horry County Solid Waste Authority Board

5) Served on NMB Accommodations Tax Committee

6) Selected and adopted NMB as his hometown after retiring

7) Self-made man, tireless worker, man of his word, and good listener

I have known Fleet since the early 1970s, when a friendship started that has lasted over the years. I value his counsel because he listens, checks for valid information, and gives me both the pros and cons of any situation. I believe he will do the same for the citizens of NMB – listen for your input, check the facts, and make decisions in the best interest of the city of NMB and its citizens.

I ask that you give your support and your vote to this qualified gentleman who wishes to help make NMB the “best it can be.”

Byron Caulk, Myrtle Beach

Vote for Clements

We’re voting for Jim Clements for Georgetown City Council. Jim has so many admirable qualities. He’s a successful businessman, who will bring decades of much needed experience to City Council. We attended the candidates’ debate where he shared his knowledge by answering the questions with specific suggestions. Many of his ideas would save taxpayers money.

Jim is heavily involved in Georgetown civic activities, often speaking on issues at City Council meetings. He’s a founder of Concerned Citizens for Georgetown, a group dedicated to informing city residents and businesses about city issues.

Jim is someone who leads by example. To save taxpayers money, Jim has said he will not take a salary as a city councilman. That’s such a principled stand.

Our city government is in a financial crisis because of the leadership failure of the Democrats’ mayor and majority city council. We desperately need new leaders of the caliber of Jim Clements to rescue our city.

Please vote for Jim on Nov. 2.

Mark and Karen Davis, Georgetown

Clean energy leader

South Carolinians should be proud of the fact that the Palmetto State was the first state in the nation this year to proclaim Sept. 20-24 as .“Clean Energy Week.” I am writing to thank Governor Henry McMaster for once again signing the official proclamation, just as he did last year along with dozens of other governors.

National Clean Energy Week, now in its fifth year, brings together government officials, industry associations, businesses, non-profits, and other advocates to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s clean energy sector and discuss its future in events in Washington, D.C., and across America.

Gov. McMaster explained how the clean energy sector has been critical in driving economic growth in our state in recent years. For example, South Carolina’s solar industry has created more than 3,000 jobs since 2014 after a law was passed allowing families to lease rooftop solar and provided solar consumers the right to get paid for the extra energy their solar panels produced.

I know I speak for many in applauding Gov. McMaster’s leadership in spurring energy innovation and developing affordable, clean energy sources in South Carolina.

Matt Orr, Columbia