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Issues
Holding Local
Leadership Accountable in Honea Path
Our town is facing a crisis of
leadership, one that impacts the rights, finances, and freedom of
every resident and business in Honea Path. Both the town
administration and police department are under investigation by the
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for alleged
impropriety and criminal activities. In addition to these
investigations, local officials have imposed harsh, unyielding
restrictions on businesses and residents alike, creating an
environment of fear and repression.
The Honea Path Alliance is committed to
exposing these injustices and empowering citizens to speak out
against abuse of power. We urge you to get informed, get involved,
and help hold our leaders accountable.
Key Issues Impacting Honea Path
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Misuse of Public Funds: Our
administration has implemented excessive tax increases and used
taxpayer money for projects that offer little transparency or
justification, burdening homeowners and businesses.
. Harassment of Local Businesses: Local
authorities have placed disproportionate restrictions and
enforcement measures on businesses, limiting growth and driving some
owners to consider closing their doors.
. Excessive Fines and Fees: New ordinances and
fees are being enforced aggressively, often without clear notice,
adding financial strain to residents already struggling with
increased property taxes.
. Police Misconduct and Intimidation: Reports
of harassment, wrongful arrests, and inappropriate interrogations by
the police have surfaced, creating an atmosphere of fear for those
who attempt to speak out or question authority.
. Lack of Transparency and Accountability:
Despite numerous requests for information, the town council and
administration continue to operate behind closed doors, refusing to
answer residents’ questions or address concerns.
. SLED Investigations: The SLED investigations
into both the administration and police department are focused on
alleged criminal activities and misuse of power. We support these
efforts and demand full accountability.
. Unchecked Power in Committees: Multiple new
committees have been formed without clear disclosure of their
purpose, their members, or their budgets; operating in secrecy and making
decisions that affect all of us without public oversight.
. Erosion of Civil Rights: The
administration’s tactics, from restrictive ordinances, to fines and
unannounced inspections, have begun to infringe on residents’
fundamental rights to privacy, property, and fair treatment under
the law.
Your Role
in Creating Change
We urge every resident and business owner
in Honea Path to become informed and take a stand. It’s only through
our collective voices that we can create an accountable, fair, and
just local government.
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