Workshop on communicating with Public Officials

A workshop to help citizens communicate with public officials is planned for Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, from 3-4:30pm at Abel Baptist Church, which is located at 150 Abel Road in Clemson. Panelists will discuss the most effective ways to communicate with elected officials, using as examples two topics supported by the League of Women Voters: growth management and independent redistricting. The League supports the management of growth to preserve and enhance quality of life for all residents. It also
supports the drawing of district lines to protect the right of voters to choose their elected officials. Gerrymandering is a system currently used by elected officials to select which voters will be voting for them. Participants include: Rep. Gary E. Clary represents District 3 (Pickens County) in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He is a retired Circuit Judge and Certified Mediator-Arbitrator. Rep. Clary is a life member of Sertoma International, founding Master of the Haynesworh-Perry Inn of Court, a Paul Harris Fellow (Rotary), the author of two books and an active member of many civic organizations. Lynn Teague is vice-president for Issues & Action of the League of Women Voters of South Carolina. In this position she lobbies the SC legislature and is one of only two unpaid registered lobbyists. A native of SC, she spent many years in Arizona as Curator of Archaeology at the Arizona State Museum. Shelia Crawford is President of the Pickens County Chapter of the NAACP. She has spoken to the public on many issues, including opposition to closing Simpson Academy. Lillian Brock Flemming represents District 2 on the Greenville City Council. A graduate of Furman University (bachelor’s and master’s), she taught high school mathematics for 23 years and has received many awards, including an Honorary Doctorate from Furman University. The public is invited to attend this workshop sponsored by The League of Women Voters of the Clemson Area, P. O. Box 802, Clemson, SC 29633. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.