Councilman Cam Crawford has done much for Horry County Council since 2017.
He works hard to protect constituents' safety, facilitate business growth and keep Horry County moving forward. As an upstanding neighbor and resident, Cam’s got a lot going for him and has put a lot into the county of Horry over his career, so let’s take a closer look at some of his positions and actions.
Who Is Horry City Councilman Cam Crawford?
Cam is a native of Horry County and a proud Coastal Carolina University alum who strives to work on behalf of his fellow county residents in every way he can. Since 2015 he has served on Horry County Council (https://www.horrycountysc.gov/county-council) and remains active in local politics to this day.
One of Cam's key issues has been making sure Myrtle Beach has enough police officers on the streets in order to maintain peace. With hundreds of thousands of tourists flocking each year to Myrtle Beach and elsewhere, peace of mind for visitors should always be possible when walking the streets or anywhere else within its boundaries.
Cam has taken an interest in advocating for adequate school funding in his district - something which he feels strongly about as part of keeping communities strong and well. At Horry County Council, he has become an outspoken supporter of federal grant money received for flood mitigation. He frequently communicates to local media the importance of these funds being properly utilized; as part of keeping Horry County an attractive place to reside.
Public Safety
Public safety is an integral component of daily life, and Cam takes great concern in this realm as it ensures that his friends, neighbors, and people of the state of South Carolina can feel secure in their community, workplace, and daily activities - without it, you could put yourself or others at risk of serious harm or even death.
Public safety concerns for any city, county, or regional jurisdiction include crime (from misdemeanors to felonies), structure fires, conflagrations, medical emergencies, mass casualty incidents, disasters, terrorism, and any number of concerns that arise - regardless of which issue arises - the goal is public safety. As said before, Cam prioritizes public safety as an integral aspect of his daily work, constantly considering ways to enhance life quality in his community and combat crime.
He is an active leader in his community and has collaborated with other leaders to devise new approaches to combating crime. One such strategy involves increasing BPD foot and bike patrols in neighborhoods, making it easier for residents to work with police, and using technology, like red light cameras, to combat it.
He also spearheaded the establishment of the monthly Community Police Forum, where citizens can share feedback about crimes they've seen in their neighborhood or make suggestions on how the BPD can better serve them. He made sure to meet regularly with citizens to listen to their concerns and offer solutions they could implement to deal with any problems that arose.
Horry has become safer due to his public safety work. He believes that when people feel safe, they're more likely to become productive citizens who contribute positively and participate in society - particularly young people, who must learn how to be responsible citizens without engaging in illegal activity.
Education
Horry County boasts a sizable student population, and Councilman Cam Crawford hopes to facilitate greater interaction between these students and his City. He plans on implementing "Learn Here Earn Here", in which recent college and university graduates from nearby institutions could be offered incentives for staying local and hiring local residents; additionally, a grant program would be established specifically to encourage new start-up businesses founded by residents in Horry County.
Cam is actively engaged with many local organizations as the leader of a community action agency, such as the Covington Business Association, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, Maritime Pilots Institute, and the City of Covington's Mayor's Council on Healthy Lifestyles. In addition to serving on Leadership St. Tammany Board as well as FBI Citizens Academy membership.
Transportation
Councilman Cam Crawford has worked hard as part of the Horry County Transportation Authority Board on several transportation initiatives, such as creating a bike path from downtown to Horry-Georgetown Technical College and to the beach. He spearheads Project CART, offering free rides to medical appointments and services throughout the county.
He serves as co-chair of the County's Strategic Economic Plan and actively engages in economic development, business retention, and transportation projects across the region. Proud of serving his community he lives in District B with his wife and five children; is currently chairing two Council Committees Public Safety & Economic Development as well as Chamber of Commerce membership among numerous others.
Economic Development
Cam strongly believes economic development is one of the best strategies for revitalizing an area's economy, something obviously very important to South Carolina as a whole. Not only that, but Cam Crawford Horry Councilman takes great pride in serving his community and works to bring new businesses, jobs, and opportunities to the entire country.
His interest in this field stems from both his education at Coastal Carolina University and his experience running local businesses. Furthermore, he hopes to improve programs designed to reintegrate former prisoners back into society. This is especially important as the inmate populations across the United States continue to climb amid economic uncertainties.
Wildlife
Horry Councilman Cam Crawford has dedicated his life to serving his home community of Horry County through public service and local politics. He wishes for its continual growth and development into the future. Horry County is very lucky to have him as their representative, who has done an exceptional job as a public servant and worked hard towards making their community safe and healthy for its inhabitants.
He strongly advocates for using No-Kill as an approach to solving shelter issues at Horry County's shelter, saving taxpayers’ money while simultaneously saving healthy animals in its care. Cam takes an active role in safeguarding wildlife in his area, holding seminars about alligator living conditions as well as informing citizens on local laws and regulations applicable to such creatures.
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