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Joyce Dickerson on Technology
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Serves on COMET transit system board of directors
Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington, who faces tax charges stemming from a state investigation into the county's transportation penny tax program, has been removed from the board of directors of the Midlands transit system, the COMET, which
receives millions in funding from the penny tax. Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson replaces Washington on the COMET board of directorsThe COMET, which operates buses throughout the Midlands, has received more than $33 million in funding through
the penny tax program since 2013.
Dickerson has served on the transit board in the past, including as its chairwoman prior to Newman's chairmanship. Dickerson chaired the board in 2011 at the time the bus system disclosed a $3 million deficit.
During her board tenure, the system had to work with financial assistance from the city of Columbia and Richland County.
Source: The State webzine on 2016 South Carolina Senate race
, Feb 4, 2016
Ensure the county has reliable public transportation
Dickerson said that she wanted to be "elected," not "selected" for the position. Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Sen. Scott to serve when Jim DeMint resigned from the Senate earlier this year.Dickerson is a retired compliance auditor and is the first
candidate to challenge Scott. She currently chairs the National Foundation for Women Legislators.
Elected to Richland County Council in 2004, Dickerson said Friday she has worked to ensure the county has reliable public transportation.
Source: Associated Press coverage of 2014 South Carolina Senate race
, Nov 8, 2013
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