Time for a Change in District 97

We’ve been fortunate in Dorchester County. While most other areas struggle to have young, bright and conservative elected officials step forward to run for office – Dorchester County has a rising tide of them. From Jenny Horne and Chris Murphy representing us in Columbia to J.J. Messervy as a countywide elected official to Jay Byars providing innovative ideas to County Council, we’re moving away from the good ole’ boy system of rewarding folks based on their longevity and instead electing folks who have energy to contribute to the conservative cause.

As such, it’s exciting to see the last Dorchester resident of the legislative delegation that’s not a conservative will be losing her seat come this November. Jordan Bryngelson is seeking the House District 97 held by Rep. Patsy Knight.  I, for one, believe Jordan better represents a new breed of elected official we’ve been privileged to see the rise of since 2008: young, energetic and full of smart, common sense based ideas. Jordan’s experience behind the scenes makes him uniquely qualified to bring HD 97 the change it so desperately needs. Jordan will focus on true reform and as a fresh voice owes no one any favors.

That district, which is primarily in the Knightsville area of Summerville needs a young, conservative reformer modeled similar to our other legislators, Jenny Horne and Chris Murphy. There are young families in the district’s neighborhoods like Reminisce, Pine Forest Country Club, Brookwood and Southern Magnolias that need a representative more in line with their philosophy. Jordan will provide a breath of fresh air by bringing an independent thinker that is not part of the good ole’ boy club that has dominated for so long.

These parents want choice in where they send their children to school. As the father of a young child, Jordan knows the importance of education to our children’s future. Jordan sees first-hand the differences that families face with the district being split between low performing Dorchester District 4 and the excellent schools of Dorchester District 2. He also knows that throwing money at failing schools is not the solution, since District 2 spends significantly less per student than the underachieving District 4. Jordan believes that a child should be able to receive a high quality education regardless of where they live.

They want the government to take less of their money. Jordan believes that fundamental tax reform is necessary to unleash job creation, particularly in the upper portion of Dorchester County. He knows that individuals will be better stewards of their dollars than government, and knows that investing in their community will bring about the changes needed.

And they want the S.C. General Assembly to focus on bold job creation policies, not protect the status quo. Jordan knows that smaller government will unleash the entrepreneurial spirit throughout SC and allow us to lead the nation in job creation. Government reform and increased transparency and accountability will lead to a much more efficient government. A government that is able to provide essential services, while taking less of their constituents’ dollars.

I look forward to Jordan being a voice for change and the future in Columbia, and look forward to supporting him in his efforts to unseat this longtime politician.