PAC Releases First Slate of Endorsed Candidates
Last month, we covered the basics of Political Action Committees and why the Chamber makes use of this important tool. The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce PAC is essential to supporting candidates that contribute to a positive business climate for the Charleston region’s business community.
Today, the PAC Board is releasing their first slate of Chamber PAC endorsed candidates before the June 14 primary. The races include many of the county council offices in both Charleston and Dorchester Counties. The PAC Board will make additional endorsement decisions before the general election on November 8.
The candidates endorsed below have been vetted through the PAC interview process, which includes written questionnaire responses and an interview with one of the PAC interview teams. All filed candidates were invited to participate. In each case, the endorsed candidates sought the PAC endorsement and participated in the selection process. Endorsed candidates have strong alignment with the Chamber’s key policy priorities and strong vision for the future of their county.
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Charleston County Council Endorsements
District 1: Herb Sass
Herb has been a long-standing business ally on Charleston County Council. He is uncontested in the June primary election and the general election. We look forward to continuing to work with Councilman Sass on the Chamber’s key policy priorities and seeing his re-election this fall.
District 2: Chris Gramiccioni
Before opening a boutique law firm in Charleston and joining the Chamber, Chris served in the US Navy for more than 20 years and as a federal prosecutor in his civilian life. He stands for smart growth, robust law and public safety, and integrity and efficiency in government. He is supportive of Lowcountry Rapid Transit, 526 Expansion, the Mark Clark Extension and is committed to attainable housing solutions.
The Chamber PAC endorses Chris for the June 14 primary. If you are interested in making a donation directly to Chris’ campaign and learning more about his candidacy, please click here.
District 5: Teddie Pryor
As the current Chair of Charleston County Council, Councilman Pryor ensures the business community is heard. He is uncontested in the June primary and general election. After reelecting him this fall, we are eager to work together to advance Charleston County.
District 9: Jenny Honeycutt
Councilwoman Honeycutt stands for safe roads, smart growth and sound leadership. She presently serves as the Chamber liaison for Charleston County and is a strong advocate for the business community on county council. She is supportive of Lowcountry Rapid Transit, 526 Expansion, the Mark Clark Extension and is committed to attainable housing solutions.
Councilwoman Honeycutt faces opposition in the November general election. The business community cannot afford to lose this key ally on council. To stay up-to-date with her campaign and to make a contribution, click here.
Dorchester County Council Endorsements
District 2: David Chinnis
Councilman Chinnis has always welcomed hearing the voice of the business community. He represented Dorchester County at the housing vision lab that resulted in the Chamber’s renewed commitment to attainable housing and the hiring of Housing Executive Fellow Craig Logan. He continues to engage with the Chamber. He is uncontested in the June primary and general election. We look forward to the re-election of this business-friendly voice on Dorchester County Council.
District 7: Jay Byars
Councilman Byars presently serves as the Dorchester County liaison to the Chamber. He is uncontested in the June primary election and the general election. Jay has historically been well-aligned with the Chamber’s key policy priorities and we look forward to reelecting him in 2022.
Thank you for supporting all of these endorsed candidates throughout the election season.
If you are interested in contributing to the PAC, click here. If you are interested in serving on the PAC interview teams this fall, email bvincett@charlestonchamber.org. Have a great weekend and don’t forget to vote in the June 14 primary!
