Tuesday, 12 p.m.
In the district on the Lexington County side of Columbiana mall, Art Guerry is in a grudge match for his old job. After 12 years on county council, he was ousted by John Carrigg. Mr. Guerry says he now agrees with his opponent, who said in 1994 that 12 years was long enough.
Mr. Guerry, if you recall, was county auditor during his hiatus from the council (he lost his bid for re-election two years ago). He’s proud of the job he did getting out and enforcing the tax laws.
He said there was too much of a write-off on unpaid taxes when he was on council before, so as auditor, he did something about it. He claims credit for a 40 percent rollback in the property tax millage thanks to his making sure everybody was paying their share.
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Art Guerry’s legacy is something that really resonates with those of us who’ve been part of this community for a while. I remember hearing about his contributions to local history and the arts—he truly left an indelible mark on Lexington. It’s incredible how one person’s passion can influence so many lives. Has anyone else had the pleasure of meeting Art or attending one of his events? His dedication to preserving and celebrating our local heritage is something we could all learn from. What are some of your favorite memories or stories about Art?
Is this a political ad? It reads like it.
Yeah, I don’t know. Seemed harmless, though. Art isn’t running this year; his son is. Of course, I’m for the OTHER guy…