A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM LIZ GILLAND

Serving the people of Horry County as chairperson of the County Council is not just a job to me -- it's personal. Horry County is my home and always has been. It's also the reason I became involved in government in the first place - I was not happy with the way the people of my county were being represented and being treated by those in power, and I was not pleased with some of the decisions being made. That's still true in too many cases, and that's why I decided to once again run for office.

Politicians always try to grab for the credit whenever something good is accomplished. I'm content to say that I have been a part of many team efforts -- public and private -- that have resulted in good things for Horry County over the past 12 years.

Aside from the usual political rhetoric that you hear during election season about lowering taxes, paving roads, raising police pay and such, you should know what this candidate personally believes in:

~ I believe in doing my homework and being prepared to debate and discuss every issue at meetings.

~ I believe in honest, open communication, so that the public understands my vote on each issue.

~ I believe everyone should be treated fairly, with no one given an advantage because of who he knows, what he's worth, or what he can offer in return.

~ I believe every citizen should be treated with courtesy and respect --
by Council members, by Council appointees, and by county employees.

~ I believe those who already live here should take priority over new development, within reason.

~ I believe the public deserves the best ideas I can bring to the table to make county government work more efficiently and effectively.

~ I believe quality of life is as important as length of life, and should be
a high priority for local government.

~ I do not believe in political promises -- they are usually just empty, voter-pleasing sound bites. Nevertheless, I have made the same three promises each time I have run for office … and I have kept them.
They may sound trite, but I know they are true.

~ I promise to work hard... play fair... and stay honest.

I have kept those promises. I will continue to keep them.

RE-ELECT
Liz Gilland
Chairman