Greenwood Elects Cathy Miller as New Council Chair, Aiming for Transparency and Community Engagement

Greenwood Welcomes New Leadership as Cathy Miller Takes the Helm

Hey there, Greenwood! Big news has just come in from District 4 on the Greenwood County Council. In an exciting turn of events, Cathy Miller has been elected to take over the reins from the outgoing chairman, Chuck Moates. While Moates has served the community with dedication for an impressive 16 years, he felt the time had come to pass the baton.

On a rainy and rather foggy afternoon, described as foggy with periods of rain, Miller secured a landslide victory over her Democratic opponent, Ken Robinson. The votes came pouring in with Miller sweeping up a hefty 75.91% of the votes, which translates to 3,218 votes compared to Robinson’s 1,016. Now that’s what you call a landslide, right?

This win doesn’t just mean a new face at the Council, it signifies a renewed push for transparency and education in the community’s dealings. Miller has shared that she is both “honored and humbled” to take on this new role. Reaching out to the community through a friendly email, she conveyed her gratitude for the “overwhelming support and vote of confidence” from the people of Greenwood.

Ready to jump right into it, Miller has some interesting plans lined up. She aims to hold informative sessions so folks can better understand their tax bills. Ah, tax season – a time of head-scratching for many of us! Miller wants to break it down for the community, explaining how these things are calculated and how residents can make the most of exemptions like the homestead exemption.

A Fresh Perspective

Miller, with her four decades of experience in various leadership roles, isn’t new to the world of governance. She’s bringing in knowledge from the manufacturing, nonprofits, and government sectors. That’s quite the resume! Her previous roles as interim county treasurer and interim president of both the Chamber and Greenwood Promise further reinforce her capability.

Moates, now stepping back after a long tenure, expressed his decision as finding someone with a fresher perspective to serve the county. It’s a sentiment that many leaders resonate with – renewal and adequate succession.

Not to be outshined, Robinson ran his campaign as a moderate voice, striving to serve everyone’s interests, regardless of political stripe. Whatever your opinion might be about the election results, it’s clear that there were people in both camps passionate about serving Greenwood!

Dimensions of Leadership

With new leadership often comes change, and it seems Greenwood is in for some exciting times. The focus on transparency and education can equip residents with tools to better navigate their civic duties. Plus, with support for the Capital Project Sales Tax and 27 projects funded by the penny tax, there’s bound to be a buzz around town about how these initiatives unfold.

It’s a rainy night in Greenwood, with forecasts predicting rainfall may reach up to one inch and locally heavy rainfall possible. But whether the sky’s sunny or pouring, it’s the spirit of the community and its leaders, like Miller, that truly brightens up the days ahead.

Stay dry, Greenwood, and keep your eyes peeled for what’s next under Miller’s leadership!