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County Council Member, Dorchester County
District 1
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county council member votes on county laws, the budget, taxes and land-use decisions.
Taxes & budget
David Wayne Beverley, IIDemocratic
- Opposes increased property taxes and licensing fees
Robert Edwin Kramer, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Public safety
David Wayne Beverley, IIDemocratic
- Proposes a county-staffed EMS medic unit in south Dorchester
Robert Edwin Kramer, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Housing
David Wayne Beverley, IIDemocratic
- Pledges to address homelessness and the affordable housing shortage
Robert Edwin Kramer, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
David Wayne Beverley, IIDemocratic
- Pledges to prioritize road maintenance and ditch cleaning
- Supports expanding broadband across District 1
Robert Edwin Kramer, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
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