The job of a Councilman - Jamal Campbell Dillion County South Carolina
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The job of a Councilman - Jamal Campbell Dillion County South Carolina
On today's episode of Diversified Game I am joined by Jamal Campbell. Councilman Jamal Campbell shares how he became involved in politics at a young age, starting at 15 by helping get people out to vote. He was driven by a desire to see change in his community and became the youngest person ever elected to the county council. He emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself, maintaining integrity, and not compromising your values in order to succeed in politics. Buy Courses at https://bit.ly/Prepareforyourfirsttri... Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamediversified Councilman Campbell's background and path to public service @ 0:00 Affordable housing initiatives in Dillon County @ 13:59 Councilman Campbell discusses his focus on addressing the lack of affordable and attainable housing in Dillon County, a rural and economically disadvantaged area. He is working with developers to create more quality, affordable housing options, and is launching a nonprofit called the "Rebirth of Dillon Group" to further these efforts. He sees access to stable, affordable housing as crucial for improving outcomes in the community. Embracing technology and modernizing government @ 26:38 Councilman Campbell acknowledges the challenges of getting local government to adopt new technologies and modernize processes. He has pushed for things like electronic payments and online services, rather than relying on outdated paper-based systems. He sees embracing technology as essential for keeping up with the times and better serving constituents. Upcoming campaign for state legislature @ 33:00 Councilman Campbell reveals that he plans to run for a state House of Representatives seat in the next election, which will encompass Dillon County and surrounding areas. He acknowledges the need to raise funds for the campaign and invites listeners to reach out if they would like to contribute to support his efforts. Recap and closing @ 33:45 The host, Kellen Coleman, thanks Councilman Campbell for the interview and encourages listeners to connect with him, check out his suits, and share the interview to inspire others. Councilman Campbell closes by thanking the host and wishing the audience blessings.
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