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T. Hardee Horne announces candidacy for SC House
 

Saluda County Council Chairman T. Hardee Horne today announces his candidacy for South Carolina House of Representatives for District 39. 

“I, T. Hardee Horne, after much deliberation have decided to seek the Democratic nomination for the SC House of Representatives District 39.  I firmly believe that our voice in Columbia is not being heard.  We have watched as our elected representatives in Columbia have ignored our communities’ needs in favor of their political partisanship infighting.  The rural counties in this state have suffered during this time and the real needs of its people aren’t being addressed.  Our schools have been placed in jeopardy by an ill conceived tax swap plan. Our infrastructure needs aren’t being addressed at all.  Our state budget surplus last year was squandered on pet projects that benefited the few and we continue to squander precious tax dollars.  I have watched as the assault on Home Rule continues stifling our counties’ and towns’ abilities to improve their respective communities.  It’s time for a change.

I started out in politics to make a positive difference in my community and working with a great council across party lines we have done that.  I intend to take that same work ethic to Columbia and ensure that “common sense” prevails in the decisions that affect our district and state.”

Horne, Chairman of Saluda County Council was first elected in 2004 following the death of his father the late Chairman H. Bernard Horne. He has proven to be a progressive leader that has the ability to get things done.  He has a great work ethic that has been instrumental in reforming Saluda County government.  Under his leadership County Council has created a countywide fire service that is a model for the other counties in the state, set up a grants department that has been awarded in excess of a half a million dollars for the county, and reduced inefficiencies in county government.  He and Council have worked to lay the groundwork to progressively move forward on economic development for the county and repair relationships with outside entities that provide assistance to Saluda County. 

Horne is the Current Chairman of the Upper Savannah Council of Governments, Current Chairman of the Tri-County Solid Waste Authority, and Current Chairman of Saluda County Council.  He is a current board member of the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, and the Central Carolina Alliance. He is also a member of the SC Association of Counties, National Association of Counties, National Association of Development Organizations, South Carolina Poultry Federation and the National Chicken Council. He also serves on various committees for these organizations.

His work experience includes The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington DC, Vice President of Adams Red & White Inc, CVS Corp, and Managing Partner of Harvest Moon of SC LLC.  He is currently employed as Public Affairs Representative of Amick Farms, LLC. He also holds a state bus driving license and helps the local school district by driving a school bus.

Horne is a single father of two boys, Adam, 15 and Leason, 9.  He is a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church where he has served as Congregation President and Board member.

Those wishing to contribute, volunteer or contact with concerns and issues may do so by calling 864-445-9362 or by mail to Horne for House, 615 Bonham Rd. Saluda SC 29138.  Email – hardee67@embarqmail.com