Greenville, SC — Independent Republican candidate Tom Ervin issued the following statement responding to Sen. Sheheen’s and Gov. Haley’s plans for infrastructure funding:
A transportation plan that is secured by Sen. Sheheen’s borrowed funds and Gov. Haley’s projected revenue is as dangerous and pathetic as the roads in this state.
These are the types of empty promises we’ve come to expect from typical politicians in an election year.
Sen. Sheheen’s failure to commit a direct revenue source to our infrastructure needs will yield the same results we have come to expect from Columbia – beg, borrow and steal money from important programs like education and public safety.
Gov. Haley’s “secret plan” is actually worse. She will rely on an imaginary money tree in the legislature to fund our infrastructure needs. The result: kick the can down the road until it’s time to pay the bill. Regardless of claims to the contrary, that strategy will lead to a harmful tax increase on South Carolina.
We need principled long-term solutions when it comes to fixing critical infrastructure; not political speak about set-asides or the money tree from these two career politicians. My plan of eliminating the personal income tax, additional tax reform, and providing for dedicated funds for our crumbling roads and bridges will not only make South Carolina safer, but also provide for a robust inclusive economy.
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The Ervin campaign should have fun with her recent appointment of Mike Campbell as an interim workers’ compensation commissioner. Ervin, an attorney, held that position prior to becoming a circuit judge and fully understands what the job entails. His wife is one of the state’s finest workers’ compensation claimants’ attorneys. Mike Campbell is not an attorney, has no medical background, and, as far as I know, has limited experience in claims handling or insurance. His appointment seems to be purely political. The job pays well (116K per year), and includes such fringe benefits as state health insurance, state retirement, and use of a state car.
The truth is, Mr Ervin, the legislature controls road repair revenues. In fact, two people in the General Assembly (legislature) control the budget and all committee appointments. Even with you, Vince, or Michael as Governor, anything you all say or bring to the table will be laughed at. Your intentions, as this author sees it, is to run for a statewide office then go after the old Hollings Senate seat in 2016. Simply spending a half million dollars to hurt Michael Haley’s chance at a second term is not credible.