The voters of District 121 have spoken, and I am deeply humbled, honored, and grateful to have earned the Democratic nomination for the South Carolina House of Representatives.

There are dedicated deputies, investigators, dispatchers, and civilian employees who have served this county faithfully. There are programs and practices worth preserving. Leadership means keeping what works, changing what does not, and asking whether we are meeting the needs of the people we serve. I am not asking Beaufort County to simply change the name on the office door. I am asking…