Homes Fort Mill SC

December 6 – City Christmas Tree Lighting 7:00 p.m. Runde Park and Fire Station

December 7 – Arbor Day Celebration at Windjammer Park at 1:00 p.m. Trees will be planted in memory of Nancy Currie and Knox Tabb

December 9 – Candy Cane Hunt at 3:00 p.m. at Runde Park

December 11 – Light Tour w/the Tega Cay Police Department 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Meet at the Beach & Swim Center

December 10-14 – Christmas lighting contest judging (more…)

Clover mayor’s race: Donnie Grice – 306 votes, Donnie Burris (i) – 272 votes;

Tega Cay City Council (2 open seats) George Sheppard – 567 votes, Larry Harper (i) – 444 votes, Ron Kirby (i) – 420 votes, Hope MacBride – 414 votes, Ron Kazel – 366 votes;

Fort Mill Mayor’s race Danny Funderburk – 791 votes, Charlie Powers (i) – 517 votes;   (more…)

In October 2007 I contacted and asked each Tega Cay, SC. City Council candidate to write and submit to me information about themselves to print in my first Lake Shore Newsletter. Below are the 4 candidates that responded and their printed information.

RON KAZEL

Dear Lakeshore Residents:
My wife and I left a city plagued by problems created by rapid growth and no master plan: crisis planning, inflated home values that crashed when city taxes escalated to pay
for short-term fixes. We learned that decisions regarding growth need to be based on solid research, and to clearly support community goals. Past Tega Cay annexation decisions need to be analyzed in terms of city income vs. costs. Future growth must be smart growth – making economic sense, enhancing our quality of life. I know that we can work together as a community. I’ve met with individuals and families who support the research-based decision making required to meet the demands of our future. We need a City Council that can ask hard questions, and provide an open, real exchange of opinions that includes public insight. I’m convinced the leadership and energy needed to govern Tega Cay will come from a blend of new perspective with historical knowledge. I’m ready, willing, and able to be a part of that Council. I count on your support to pursue our vision of a phenomenal tomorrow. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me – 548-7914 or EduExp@comporium.net. Thank you!

George Sheppard

I have a background in nonprofit, church and corporate work with 21 years in the same industry. After moving with my wife and 12 year old daughter to Tega Cay in February 2006, I felt immediately at home and passionate about our new city. After working on projects with the city and within my own neighborhood I was encouraged by many to run for a seat on City Council. I would like to see better communication between the city and residents, and public service groups working to keep up with growth. Recent economic growth in Tega Cay has developed by way of annexation, and I see that as accelerating business development and thus improving our tax structure, reducing the risk of increased taxes to our residents. Growth, regardless of origin, is often traumatic but must be faced honestly, wisely and with great care as to not overburden our public safety. Also, in an effort to bridge the perceived gap between Tega Cay residents residing in the Lake Shore subdivision and those residing in Historic Tega Cay, I would like to see a better understanding of the abundant volunteer opportunities Tega Cay has to offer its residents. Helping to get Tega Cay involved as one whole city. If elected Nov. 6th I will work toward maintaining the homey atmosphere of Tega Cay while keeping an open mind to new ideas and representing all of the people of Tega Cay. I currently serve on the Parish Council, teach Religious Ed. and am a Eucharistic minister for St Philip Neri Church. I am a member of the Lions Club, and enjoy volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. In NY I sat on a regional Board of directors and chaired a local chapter of a not for profit organization dedicated to protecting children. Visit my blog at: http://sheppardtegacay.squarespace.com (more…)