On the Ballot: Who You Should Vote For..

SC6 Gives It First Endorsement... Florence Cty. Treasurer Dean Fowler..

With only ten days until Nov. 4th, it's time that we try to flex our political muscle and influence to help you decide on who and what to vote for on Election Day. Remember, these are our choices, so as independent readers and voters, you are obligated to do exactly as we tell you - just like Oprah does.......

Our first endorsement is for Florence County Treasurer. This one is probably the easiest choice you have to make next Tuesday. You need to vote for incumbent Treasurer Dean Fowler Jr. I've known Dean for about five years now. I've worked with him in politics, and I went to church with him , his wife Gail, and their kids for years as well. He is one of the few people in politics that I can say I actually know personally.

But what about his job performance? No problem there. The Treasurer's office was frought with contraversy when he took office. The previous officeholder had scandals all over the place, while his own property was undervalued to save on his tax bill. Not exactly model behavior. All that has ended under Fowler's term. His office has kept expenses in line, saving county taxpayers tons of cash on all major purchases...

For as great a job as Dean has done, you might think that he would get a free pass to another term, but that hasn't happened, and it probably never will. Why? Because County Council Chair Rusty Smith - a guy who has never kept a promise he ever made - doesn't like him. Why? because Dean succeeded Smith father as Treasurer. See, DC isn't the only place where guys go on vendettas to avenge their Daddy. But the competition has gotten weaker with every election.

Who is running for the Democrats? Leval Williams, a guy that Florence County had to fire for incompetence. Now he's trying to take Fowler down politically. Good Luck in whatever you're doing, because you ain't beating Dean. He's the only Republican ever voted in a countywide seat here, and he's done it twice. Why? Because Dean Fowler kicks butt.... Seriously, if you don't vote for Dean, you should have your head examined........

Talk about timing....... In case this post sounds too subjective, don't take my word for it. Here is a article from today's Florence Morning News, documenting Williams' screw ups as a tax assessor. I don't make this stuff up, folks....

http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/pee_dee/article/documents

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