Since I missed this in the news last week –which means maybe you did, too — I thought I’d share Rep. Beth Bernstein‘s newsletter with you. She also makes passing reference to the Richland County Recreation Commission scandal:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
This week at the State House, we were back in full force after our two week furlough. One piece of news that I am particularly excited to share is the passage of my bill, H.3204, the Cervical Cancer Prevention Act. The bill, with minor amendments, overwhelmingly passed in the Senate last week, and the House concurred with a vote of 107-1! It will now be sent to the Governor for her signature, after a 7 year-long effort! The bill will allow DHEC to provide a brochure about the human papillomavirus (HPV) to all parents of students entering into 6th grade and allows DHEC to administer the HPV vaccine. This is a monumental step for educating the public about the virus and stopping this preventable form of cancer. Other notable bills discussed this week include a “Safe Harbor for Exploited Minors” bill, a requirement for literacy coaches to be trained for students with dyslexia, and a lengthy debate about our infrastructure and finance reform in South Carolina — the “Roads Bill.”
In response to the most recent revelations concerning the Richland County Recreation Commission, Senator Joel Lourie, Representative James Smith and Ihave called on Sheriff Leon Lott to coordinate a special investigation of the Recreation Commission, its director and members of the governing commission. We have had concerns for some time now over allegations of misconduct at the Commission, and we trust Sheriff Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s department will give this case their full attention.
As always, I am interested in hearing your thoughts and concerns on the issues.
Thank you for electing me to serve you and our community at the State House.
Best,
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” We have had concerns for some time now over allegations of misconduct at the Commission, and we trust Sheriff Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s department will give this case their full attention.”
How long before The Nerve exposed the problems was she concerned? And who is responsible for tracking what is exactly done to address this?
This is the equivalent to the “we will form a committee to study this issue” rhetoric. Somebody DO something!
Well, I’ve been concerned about it and all the other special purpose districts since 1991.
Here’s a place where I mentioned the commission as an example of the problem early in 2014…
I’m glad to hear that the bill passed. And they are doing something–what I don’t know.
“and they are doing something–what I don’t know.”
Well, that’s comforting. Has Leon Lott commented on what actions he is taking now that a crime has been reported? We even have a witness who was there when the money was delivered in parking lots. Maybe there’s a kid smoking a joint somewhere in Richland County who requires more police resources than can be spared for a major corruption case?
Sorry you didn’t hear the snark in that last sentence, Doug.
And while it might not impress Doug, apparently passing that HPV bill took some heavy lifting.
Here’s a story about that from Free Times last year, brought to my attention by @yesevamoore: