265 King Charles Road
Columbia, SC 29209

Phone:  (803) 223-4974
Term expires:  2010

Mr. Norman Jackson representing Richland County Council District #11.

Mr. Jackson says among his priority is working with his constituents and the business community to develop a trusting relationship. He notes that he is not against development but demands planned development based on the community’s input while protecting its rural character. He states that the comprehensive land use plan is a contract and guideline developed by the community and should be respected when making decisions. He will promote economic development bringing good paying jobs to the community. Mr. Jackson vows not to allow a repeat the mistakes made in other areas.

He stated that the top concerns he received from citizens were County services, Development and Traffic Congestion. Mr. Jackson plans to review the operations of several departments and make recommendations for improvement. Those include the Ombudsman’s Office, the Planning Department and Public Works Department. He believes in accountability and solutions that best serves the people. Mr. Jackson will be working with members of the General Assembly to amend the Impact Fee Law making it easier for Local Governments to charge impact fees to developers for infrastructure. He does not believe that the citizens should pay for those costs caused by the development community.

Mr. Jackson states that his mission is to work hard to earn the trust of the citizens of Richland County and work just as hard to keep that trust. He states that he was elected by the people to work in the best interest of the people and special interest groups have to understand that his decisions has to be in the best interest of the people.

Mr. Jackson may be reached at (803) 223-4974 and by mail at PO Box 90617 , Columbia, SC 29209. He may also be reached through the office of the Clerk of Council, Michelle Cannon-Finch at (803) 576-2060 at 2020 Hampton Street, P.O. Box 192, Columbia, SC 29202.

News

The South Carolina National Guard will host Air Ground Expo ‘09

Norman Jackson Hosted Town Hall Meeting for District #11 Residents
Residents Gain Insight on Taxes and Fire Issues

On Thursday, April 16th in the auditorium of Lower Richland High School, Richland County Councilman Norman Jackson hosted a Town Hall style meeting for residents of Council District #11. More than fifty residents turned out to learn about taxes, tax calculations and reassessment. The Richland County Auditor, Treasurer and Assessor made presentations, as well as the City of Columbia Fire Chief, who discussed consolidation efforts at the Atlas Road Station. Residents also heard from State Representatives Jimmy Bales and Joseph Neal. In addition, a representative for Senator Darrell Jackson attended.

Good, educational information was presented and residents left with a much keener sense of budget and tax issues.

Councilman Norman Jackson Reschedules District #11 Transportation Meeting

Richland County Councilman Norman Jackson is inviting District #11 residents to come out and learn about the county’s latest proposal to fund bus service in the Midlands. The Council is scheduled to take a second vote on the proposal, which includes reducing the hospitality tax by half and adding a $10 road maintenance fee on cars. The community transportation meeting has been re-scheduled for Thursday, March 12 at 6pm in the cafeteria of Annie Burnside Elementary , 7300 Patterson Road. For more information call 576-2065

District 11 Spring 2009 Newsletter

Lower Richland Girls Basketball Team Honored at County Council Meeting

Richland County Council honored the Lower Richland Lady Diamonds Basketball Team for their 2008 State Championship during a council meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. more ...

Richland County Council Members Toured Carolina Bay

On Wednesday, April 9th at noon Richland County Council members Norman Jackson and Bernice Scott toured the Carolina Bay in Hopkins, which is being viewed as a possible site to secure and protect from development.

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Equine Management Workshop April 3 - May 8, 2008

The East Piedmont Resource Conservation & Development Council, Clemson Extension Service, The SC Department of Agriculture, SC Horsemen's Council, and the Richland Conservation District will sponsor a 6 week Equine Management Workshop. The program will start on Thursday, April 3^rd and will continue to meet on Thursday evenings for a 6 week period ending on May 8^th . Each evening will start at 6:30 pm and finish up by 8:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided.

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Two Richland County Teens Help Save Lives in Apartment Fire

Richland County Council presented resolutions to ADRIANA A. CREECH and MIESHA PARIS WALTON for their acts of heroism in helping alert residents of a fire at the Georgetown/Elmtree Apartments during the early morning hours of Monday, June 25, 2007. The young ladies are 2007 graduates of Lower Richland High School and their efforts help over 20 citizens escape the inferno that destroyed their homes. Councilman Norman Jackson, District 11, is hoping that community members will follow in these young ladies footsteps and help the families displaced by donating goods.

For more information and to make donations contact the Richland County Clerk’s Office at 576-2060.

Councilman Norman Jackson lends assistance to District #11 Fire Victims

On Saturday, June 30^th Richland County Councilman Norman Jackson of Council District #11 along with several community volunteers served breakfast and distributed Wal-Mart gift cards to residents displaced by the fatal fire at Elmtree-Georgetown Square Apartments.

You will recall that on Monday, June 25^th, more than twenty citizens were displaced and lost their belongings due to the devastating and fatal fire. Councilman Jackson hopes that this community effort shall assist in placing residents on the road to recovery.

For more information and donations contact the apartment office at 803-783-1106 or the Richland County Clerk’s office at 803-576-2060.

A Message from Development and Services Committee Chairman Councilman Norman Jackson, District 11- September 22,2008

The Richland County Development and Services Committee will meet Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 5 pm in County Council Chambers (2020 Hampton St.)

Councilman Norman Jackson, committee chair, will be addressing alternate paving of all Dirt Roads. His proposal could pave 200+ (536 dirt roads) miles of dirt road in 5 years instead of 150 years. The great part is that it would not raise taxes. After a four year study recommended by Mr. Jackson, the results show that the Road Maintenance Fee and the County Transportation Committee Funds could fund the program. The roads would have a minimum of 15 years before resurfacing and would cost less to maintain. The alternative pavement section is designed in accordance with AASHTO and the materials used meet DOT standards. The roads would look no different from other roads and will last longer than most traditional roads now approved by the County. Some roads now are resurfaced in less than three years.