LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wukela for honesty, openness in government

By: Dear Editor: | SCNOW
Published: October 08, 2008

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It disturbs me that folks like Austin Smith, “Florence voters need to vote for Rocky Pearce,” Sept. 23, cannot accept the fact that Stephen Wukela won the primary election legitimately, and the election results were upheld repeatedly in the appeals process.

If anyone has been “complacent” as Mr. Smith claimed we voters were, perhaps he should level that complaint against Mr. Willis, who obviously did not take Mr. Wukela’s candidacy seriously.

The better question to ask is why is there such a concerted effort to keep Mr. Wukela from becoming mayor.

Is it because he will demand accountability and openness in our city government?

Is it because he will question the “good old boy” system and status quo?

Is it because he will lead with honesty and integrity?

Well, I’m certainly counting on it.

Marilynn Belk
Florence