Developed the 2009 Legislative Agenda
Established a Political Action Committee (PAC)
Hosted a Candidate Academy with 20 participants
Partner with the Upstate Chamber Coalition to support a
public policy lobbyist team
Coordinated and implemented annual trip to Washington, DC,
where attendees met with federal elected representatives and key government
officials to discuss legislative issues affecting the Upstate
Supported efforts to reduce outflows of water from Lake
Hartwell
Supported the establishment of Comprehensive Tax Reform
Study Committee
Supported Port Restructuring Bill
Supported Cigarette Tax increase to support tax incentives
for small business
Originated the Seed Capital Bill
Established the Civic Coordinating Committee to further a
dialogue with the City of Anderson, Anderson County, local municipalities
and the Anderson County Legislative Delegation