Why I Continue To Serve
A Voice for the People
Because Service Is More Than a Title—It’s a Commitment.
Service has never been about a title for me. From my career in law enforcement to my work in the community and now on County Council, I have always believed that serving means showing up, listening, and standing up for people when it matters.
I continue to serve because I care deeply about the future of District 7 and Orangeburg County. There is still work to be done—improving infrastructure, protecting taxpayers, supporting our schools and communities, promoting responsible growth, and ensuring residents have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, but I know there is more work ahead. I’m ready to keep working, keep listening, and keep delivering for District 7.
Workforce & Economic Development
Orangeburg County is home to two of the nation's most prominent HBCUs and one of the best technical colleges in the state. Our graduates shouldn't have to leave to build a future. As a board member of the Lower Savannah Council of Governments Youth & Workforce Committee, I'm working to build the kind of local economy that keeps our talent here. In addition, I have supported economic development partnerships as Councilwoman to benefit Orangeburg County and the people who call it home.
Community Development
I believe in putting resources where they’re needed most. That’s why I directed $12,000 to the Orangeburg-Calhoun Free Medical Clinic, $10,000 to the Samaritan House for critical plumbing repairs, and $5,000 to the Maude Schiffley Chapter of the SPCA – Orangeburg. It’s also why I continue to partner with the churches, schools, and nonprofits that help hold our community together. By partnering with William J. Clark Middle School on community initiatives, we are investing in the future of our young people and the long-term strength of our community.
Infrastructure & Essential Services
Real infrastructure means real investment. I’ve delivered infrastructure improvements in Family Circle and Rams Gate, improvements along Four Holes Road, led the Champy Road dam restoration, and brought clean water access to Country Colony. I’ve also worked with county departments to address additional infrastructure concerns affecting District 7 residents. These are investments that strengthen our neighborhoods, improve quality of life, and make District 7 a better place to live.
Education & Youth
No child should start the school year without the basics. That’s why I filled the Mellichamp Elementary School Clothing & School Supply Pantry and continue to support similar programs at Whittaker and Brookdale Elementary, because every student deserves to walk into class prepared and ready to learn. I also allocated $30,000 toward the preservation and restoration of the historic Colored People’s School, helping preserve an important part of Orangeburg’s educational history for future generations.