Tuesday, June 12, 2012
No Democrat has filed in District 3.
Challenger Ken Gunn won the GOP Primary on Tuesday for Berkeley County Council District 3, defeating incumbent Bob Call. In the unofficial results, Gunn had 371 votes and Call had 265. Gunn, a first-time candidate, ran on issues tied to property tax relief, including sharing fee revenues with the school district and using some sales tax revenues to reduce homeowner tax bills. Don't miss a headline. Like Goose Creek Patch on Facebook! "I look forward to working as a true conservative on Berkeley County Council," Gunn told Patch on Tuesday night. Gunn also challenged the county's decision to shutter a satellite office in Goose Creek and touted his support for the Berkeley County Republican Party agenda. The Berkeley County Election …
Monday, June 4, 2012
Challenger facing incumbent Bob Call in GOP Primary June 12.
With a life outside of politics, County Council candidate Ken Gunn bases a lot of his campaign on common sense. The candidate will be challenging incumbent Councilman Bob Call in the June 12 GOP Primary in County Council District 3. No Democrat will be on the ballot in November. Claiming that Call's voting record is "not taxpayer friendly," Gunn said his message to voters has been focused on four points that directly impact the citizens of Berkeley County. Providing some swift tax relief to county residents is at the top of the list, according to Gunn. The county can take some revenue from a voter-approved 1-cent sales tax and put it toward residential property tax bills. "That's why people voted for it," Gunn said. The money is currently…
Monday, May 21, 2012
Challenger Ken Gunn will still get a chance to speak with audience.
No debate Monday night. County Councilman Bob Call tells Patch that he will not be attending a proposed debate with GOP primary challenger Ken Gunn. The Berkeley County Republican Party had scheduled the event to give voters an opportunity to weigh the two candidates. But Call said he read about the debate in the newspaper and had already scheduled a meeting with campaign volunteers. The two candidates are competing in the District 3 GOP Primary on June 12. There is no Democrat on the ballot in November for the seat. Don't miss a headline. Like Goose Creek Patch on Facebook! Berkeley County Republican Party Chair Tim Callanan said Gunn will have a chance to speak to the audience at tonight's public event, and he'll also get to answer …
Maude Dougherty
7:24 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Wonderful to know you will be on the county council. So grateful you are replacing the incumbent. more ›