Pam Lee, a 36-year Mullins business owner, who challenged Kenneth McDonald has been elected mayor. She and her accompanying council members will be sworn in at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 in the Mullins City Hall. Lee defeated McDonald by 132 votes, 951-819.
Unopposed in Tuesday's election, Mullins Council members are expected to be declared the winners when Tuesday's election results are certified on Friday. Incumbents returning to serve on Council are District 1, Terry B. Strickland; District 3, Terry D Davis; and District 5, D. Wayne Collins. They join District 2's
Jo Sanders, District 4's Patricia Phillips and District 6's James Witherspoon. Mullins has a council form of government that has the six council members and a City Administrator, Pete Rogers.
“This position needs self experience. I have learned from the people and plan to work with the people every day and present their views to the public if elected.” Lee said in an interview before the election. She said she feels it’s time for a change in Mullins.
“I’ve lived here all my life,” she said, adding that her dad “Sonny” Turner always taught if you want something done, you have to do it yourself. Lee owns and operates Pizza Shak, along with her husband Shawn, a popular restaurant on 339 South Mullins Street. Her mother Willie Mae works with her also. The caterer also owns Dessert Shak on Main Street.
Outspoken on local issues, Lee said she feels no more city funding should be used on the beautification of downtown Mullins, believing there should be a point to finish. “Mullins is a beautiful place, but sometimes you have to work on other things. Now, I think we need to focus on other things like jobs and empty buildings on Main Street.” Lee said she is also hesitant to support a penny sales tax increase, adding, that with the current economic troubles, she doesn’t feel it is the time. However, she said would look more into it if it was needed for other reasons.
Homelessness is another issue she is concerned with. Lee said she would like to come up with a plan to address their need for housing. “I know people don’t like me to say things like that, but they’re people too, and we do need things for them … some people can’t help the fact they don’t have homes,” she said. Lee said she has enjoyed the support and response from the public.
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