CONSTITUENT RESOURCES

Constituent Resources

I am at your Service...

As a member of the South Carolina House, I want to make sure that the citizens of South Carolina receive all of the state benefits and help to which they are entitled. Although I cannot guarantee a particular outcome, I want you to know that my staff and I will do our best to respond to your concerns.

WHAT WE CAN DO

If you are having trouble solving a problem with a state program or agency, my office may be able to assist you. While my staff cannot force an agency to act in your favor, we can frequently help you understand what is involved, inquire about the status of your case, encourage an agency to give your case full and fair consideration, and when appropriate, advocate for quicker resolution.

If this is an emergency and you require immediate assistance, please call my Columbia Office at (803) 212-6793 - or 843-209-3123 (Charleston area).

If you wish to comment on a legislative matter please use COMMENTS FORM.

WHAT WE CANNOT DO

We cannot offer legal advice or recommend an attorney. The rules of the SC House do not allow us to intervene in or influence the outcome of cases that are under the jurisdiction of any court.

My staff cannot intervene in matters handled by Federal or local governments such as local or federal taxes. For these issues you should call the appropriate federal or local official. My staff and I are always happy to forward a letter from you to the appropriate state government office for their review and response, except in those cases where we are prevented by House rules.

Housing Assistance

http://www.hud.gov/local/sc/homeownership/buyingprgms.cfm

http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/south_carolina_foreclosure_hel.html

http://scjusticewatch.org/2011/08/08/s-c-foreclosure-assistance-program-accepting-applicants/

Tax Assistance

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/feb/13/free-tax-prep-help-available/

http://www.sciway.net/gov/taxes.html

Senior Assistance

http://www.sciway.net/org/seniors.html

http://south-carolina.uscity.net/Senior/Services/index.html

Business and Non- Profit Assistance

http://www.usa.gov/Business/Business_Gateway.shtml