Doug Ross is mystified as to how he got the following message from Steve Morrison (and similar ones from Dwight Drake). As he said, “I don’t post anywhere but your blog. My facebook is under my work email. I donated to the Nikki Haley campaign but I would doubt they share the emails.”
Well, I don’t know. But apparently, Kathryn got it too, and so did I, even though I don’t live in Columbia — but there’s no real mystery in my case.
Anyway, here’s the message, which reminds me that I have to get with Steve and set up another meeting, and make absolutely sure I don’t oversleep this time:
To Fellow Columbians
I am running for Mayor of Columbia in next April’s city election. Because of your interest in city issues, I want you to understand why I have taken this step and to ask for your support.
Columbia has been my home since finishing law school here in 1975. I have spent years of my life contributing to our community, the way many people do who want their neighborhood and city to be a good, safe place to raise a family; enjoy life; and earn a living. Gail, Gregory and I have found a special home with you here in Columbia.
My service as board chairman of the Columbia Urban League, the Columbia Museum of Art, and the United Way Campaign; the presidency of the Historic Columbia Foundation: as well as board service at Benedict College, Allen University, Edventure, Palmetto Health Foundation and the Central Carolina Community Foundation has enabled me to learn about the needs of citizens in all our neighborhoods. While I have not been involved in traditional politics at the local or state level, I have spent years in public service. I approach the opportunity to serve as Mayor of Columbia from the vantage point of public service over politics as usual.
Through this letter, I want to share more about myself, my love of Columbia, and my reasons for running. Read more about my reasons by clicking on the links below:
I am not a “do it my way or else” person nor do I have an appetite for political office for its own sake. The challenge and joy of problem solving gives me energy and meaning. If elected as Mayor of Columbia, I will not use the office as a stepping stone to statewide office. As Mayor of my hometown, I will already have the best job there is.
In that spirit, I ask for your support as Columbia’s next Mayor.
Sincerely,
Steve Morrison
P.S. Please visit my campaign web site to learn more about me, this campaign and to make a contribution. Thank you!
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We need to discuss the most important news of the day: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
I didn’t get one, so the blog isn’t likely the link.
Uh-oh — I wonder if Steve knows he’s in danger of losing some key Oahu precincts…