The council seat became open in October when Rev. Dennis Bailey resigned after being called to another church in the upstate. Because of the required waiting period, the special election cannot take place in November and will be held Tuesday, December 22.
A referendum question will be included on all ballots in Florence County in the November 3 election. A “yes” vote to continue the tax already being assessed will ensure funding of numerous projects in and around Johnsonville for the next seven years.
The boost to our local economy, increase in public medical services, added fire protection and improved roads will benefit the whole community. Those projects include:
New EMS Station in Johnsonville area
$2,670,000
Upgrades to Station 1 Johnsonville Fire Department
$ 370,000
Upgrades to Johnsonville Fire Department
$1,100,000
Upgrades to Station 2 Johnsonville Fire Department
$ 250,000
New Emergency Management communications tower in Johnsonville
$1,000,000 - $2,000,000
Improvement to sports and recreation facilities including golf course
$3,900,000
New manned convenience center (sanitation) in Johnsonville area
$1,000,000
Paving of parking lots at Johnsonville athletic complex
$ 565,000
Road improvements in District 2
$4,300,000
