How much power will the South Carolina State Senate really give up to the governor if he or she has the power (as in 37 other states) to appoint the Secretary of Education? Even our local newspaper editors think appointing, not electing by popular vote, is a move that is long overdue.
Ask yourself if you hold the state's governor responsible for improving education in South Carolina. Every candidate running for governor promises to improve what is an abysmal record that leaves South Carolina at or near the bottom of most educational statistics. Yet the governor essentially has no power over that cabinet position and often represents the opposing political party.
The state senate will retain its power over the education budget if voters make the change. Come on, guys. You will still have more power than the governor!
We could have voted for this reasonable change years ago, but the senators have blocked a vote. It's time for a change.
Time to put some pressure on your state senator. Here they are. Go for it.
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/countydelegationinfo/cnty10.php
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
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