Hello Thursday.
April 18 2024
So you want to run for office? Good for you. Here’s how you get started.
Next week, the City of Columbia will open the filing period (Mon., Aug. 2—Fri., Aug. 13) for interested candidates to apply to run for public office.
Current opportunities to serve:
- Mayor
- Councilmember At-Large
- Councilmember District 1
- Councilmember District 4
All of the elected positions will be 4-year terms. The term of the office for council members are staggered, meaning half of the positions are elected every 2 years. If elected, these candidates will serve until Dec. 31, 2025.
Do you qualify to run?
You can apply to run for public office if you are at least 18-years-old, are currently registered to vote, live in the district + county at the time of the election, and can commit to a 4-year term. There is a filing fee of $530 for the office of Council + $1,000 to become the mayor.
We will see you at the polls for the general election on Tues., Nov. 2.
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Would you consider running for office?
We would love to hear your opinion on the topic.
- Yes — I was made for handshaking and debating
- Maybe I should?
- Not my cup of tea
- Undecided — Split vote
TryThis
- Breaking Bad Trivia | Tues., July 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Main Course | Free | How well do you know the hit TV show? 🧪
Dish
Show
Active
- AcroYoga | Tues., July 27 | 7-8 p.m. | Fit Columbia | $20 | Bring your buddy because this is the perfect class for partners, friends, and yogis of all levels.
Learn
- Teen Financial Literacy Workshop | Tues., July 27 | 6 p.m. | Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, 633 12th St., West Columbia | $45 | Participants will learn basics of financial literacy, including how to build credit and manage bank accounts.
Weather
- 90º | Thunderstorms | 40% chance of rain
Civic
- The public is welcome to speak at the South Carolina Senate’s hearing today as the special panel will host the first of 10 meetings to redraw the 46 districts. Meetings will be held across the state and today’s will take place at the Gressette Building, 1101 Pendleton St., room 105 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 📍(The State)
Development
- A proposal has been submitted to turn the former Jim Moore Cadillac dealership site into 250 apartment units on North Main Street. The project will offer 1-3 bedroom units with several live + work options. The cost of the development + individual apartments are currently unknown. (The Post and Courier)
Biz
- Leevy’s Funeral Home is expanding to add 5,000 sqft after 90+ years in business at the corner of Taylor and Gregg streets in downtown. The fourth generation, family-owned business has served 412 families this year and has over 70 employees. (The Post and Courier)
Stat
- 35%. The maximum amount of childcare expenses that parents can claim under the Child and Dependent Care Credit, according to information from the South Carolina Department of Revenue. This can include up to $3,000 for 1 child and $6,000 for 2 or more + could include the cost of childcare or day camps. 💰 (WLTX)
Number
- $430,000. The amount that was raised in the New Wheels for Precious Cargo campaign for a new critical care ambulance for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. The new specialized ambulance offers enough space to transport 2 children, safety features, medical equipment, and a DVD-player for the kids. 🚑
State
- A Virginia-based company has submitted a proposal to create a rock mine in Fairfield County. If DHEC approves the plan, the company would be able to mine for granite and gneiss on a 416-acre property near the Town of Ridgeway for the next 100 years. (The State)
UofSC
- Students will return to campus for the fall semester on Aug. 19 and students + employees who do not voluntarily show proof of vaccination will be required to be tested for COVID-19. The test must not be more than 10 days old. (The Post and Courier)
Coronavirus
- The City of Columbia, DHEC, and area health officials are hosting 2 free COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week at the Drew Wellness Center. Prisma Health will distribute the Pfizer vaccine on Tues., July 27 from 1-4 p.m. + Lexington Medical Center will distribute the Johnson & Johnson and the Pfizer vaccine on Thurs., July 29 from 1-4 p.m. 💉(ABC Columbia)
Apply
- United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for new members to serve as AmeriCorps Midlands Reading Consortium school liaisons from Aug. 2021-July 2022. The program is a partnership between United Way of the Midlands and 27 Midlands elementary schools. (Soda City BizWire)
Asked
- Does the COVID-19 vaccine affect fertility? Here’s the answer from Dr. Paul Browne of Lexington Maternal Fetal Medicine. 👶 Ⓟ
Cause
- Nephron Pharmaceuticals recently donated a new vehicle to The Red Cross — it will help the organization collect, test, and deliver blood to patients in need + supplies to those recovering from disasters. 👏 Ⓟ
Arts
Finance
- These insanely high paying, no annual fee cash back cards feature offers like $200 bonus, up to 3% cash back or 0% interest for 15 months. Shop your categories — everyday purchases like groceries, travel, dining + more — and make the most of your cash back rewards. Ⓟ
Over the weekend, volunteers at Edisto Beach State Park discovered a rare find — a 2-headed leatherback turtle hatchling. The unique turtle was found by patrollers + volunteers during an inventory count of the eggs after a sea turtle nest showed signs of movement.
Interestingly enough, this is not the first time a 2-headed turtle has been found on a South Carolina beach, but it is the first in the books for Edisto. This little dude and 2 other hatchlings were released into the ocean.
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