Douan, Peper vie in District 7The Post and Courier
Monday, May 19, 2008
Both Republican candidates vying for the District 7 seat on Charleston County Council say the council needs to have a firmer grip on spending taxpayer's money. Joey Douan, 58, a former member of the county's Planning Commission and familiar candidate for council, said he would "Git-R-Done," a slogan he has emblazoned on his campaign signs. "I'm tired of Charleston County Council wasting our money, stealing our money, taking people's rights, increasing the size of government," Douan said. "Enough is enough is enough." His opponent in the GOP primary, local attorney Mark A. Peper, 29, said he also is adamantly against raising county taxes. The former Charleston County Park and Recreation Commissioner is seeking his first elected office. Key issues for him include alleviating traffic on West Ashley's congested arteries, controlling growth and completing the controversial Mark Clark Expressway project. Peper said that District 7 is mostly Republican terrain and that the incumbent, Democrat Colleen Condon, doesn't represent her constituents well. "I'm excited that I share the same kind of ideologies and conservative values that the citizens of this district have," he said. Douan said his chief concerns are fair zoning regulation, responsible government spending and adequate oversight of funding given to the local bus system. Douan, a Vietnam combat veteran and disabled railroad conductor, became widely known years ago when he successfully challenged the county's first attempt to implement the half-cent sales tax, but that victory didn't last. Voters approved the tax again, and the courts threw out Douan's second challenge. Douan appeared to win a 2005 council race, but that also was thrown out. "The election was stolen last time," he said. "It was stolen from the voters. If the Republican party chooses to put me back in office, then I'll stand up for their rights." But Peper said he is the man for the job. "Joey's proven in years past that he can't win," Peper said. "We need to get a strong Republican in there that has strong community ties, that the community can rally around to beat the incumbent." 
The Post and Courier Joey Douan Joey Douan Birthdate: May 31, 1949. Family: Divorced; one daughter, Ada, 9. Education: Former Chicora High School. Occupation: Disabled railroad conductor, caregiver. Previous elected office: Six months on Charleston County Council; former appointed member of the county's Planning Commission. Why are you running for office?:"I want to give the taxpayers the choice of voting for someone who's mission is to cut taxes, curtail wasteful spending and protect our quality of life." What's the toughest issue facing the county?:"There is no one toughest issue facing Charleston County, but protecting our quality of life ranks high on the list." 
The Post and Courier Mark A. Peper Mark A. Peper Birthdate: Aug. 6, 1978. Family: Wife, Emily. Education: Former Middleton High School; bachelor's degree in government from Wofford College; University of South Carolina School of Law graduate. Occupation: Attorney, owner of The Peper Law Firm PA. Previous elected office: None; former appointed Charleston County Park and Recreation commissioner. Why are you running for office?: 'I want to give back to the community that raised me here in West Ashley.' What's the toughest issue facing the county?: 'Controlling growth and finishing the Mark Clark Expressway while funding for the project is available.' Reach Tenisha Waldo at 937-5744 or twaldo@postand courier.com. |
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Posted by moonpie on May 19, 2008 at 6:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Joey Douan your 15 minutes is up. I predict Peper by a landslide!
Posted by sbs920 on May 19, 2008 at 9 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Is he one of Warren Peper's son ?
Posted by 3wes on May 19, 2008 at 9:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mark is ambitious and knows what the community needs. He is strong willed and determined to do what is right for West Ashley, not himself. That doesn't sound like someone who you want to represent you? If all you can say is that he is young, I'm o.k with that. I never thought I would these words but, " I agree with Moonpie."
Posted by charlestonnative1963 on May 19, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How about we not elect either of them and find someone else. Peper sounds to arrogant, Douan sounds like a red neck with that Git R done! mentality.
Posted by zoomru on May 19, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well.... I don't know about either one of you? You are able to get an article in the Post and Courier and you failed to convey the most important information. Guess what it is? That's right...your telephone number and email address for voters to contact you! Are you going to listen to voters once you are elected? NOT just the ones in your district! Are you boys going to be at the CC Special Finance Committee meeting? When and where is it? Do you know? I think TENISHA will be there. Maybe you could get your views in print? Do you have a voice at all?
Posted by 3wes on May 19, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Zoomru, do you want their social security number too?
Posted by carolinagal on May 19, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes he is Warrens son.
Posted by whiskeyagogo on May 19, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't know Joey but I know Mark. Mark did well in Church, at Wofford, and in law school. An educated, respectful person deserves consideration regardless of age.
Posted by landfillbash on May 19, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This message is for both Mr. Douan & Mr. Pepper........
Since your county district includes Bees Ferry Rd., Do you care to comment on these important questions? What will you do concerning the proposed Bees Ferry Landfill HEIGHT of 168 & 172 feet??
What are your positions on the County Incinerator?
We are the thousands of voting residents that live here next to this proposed Mt. Trashmore (landfill).
Please comment!
Posted by realman on May 19, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It seems to me that Mr. Douan's experience really doesn't match Mr. Peper's education. Mr. Peper is looking ahead many years forward to a political future, so he will want to do well.
Just my humble opinion.
Posted by zoomru on May 19, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
3wes...
Well.....I guess if that is what it take to track these cats down. Yes. I live in Charleston Co.; but, what happens in other counties in this state effects us all. We have 18 landfills and one incinerator in this state that needs to be closed. There is new technology that has been available for years now. One being found at www.startech.net ! Our trash is energy and MONEY. Not one mayor, county council member, state rep, or DHEC officials have raised any cowbells in getting these machines installed. Its going to take a statewide bond referendum for the issuance of tax-free municiple bonds to pay for these machines. CEO's of all uitilities to be called into the Governor's office for a tongue lashing and plan for grid tie in. DHEC and DOT officials to be REPLACED with citizens that want to work together. The energy sold will pay for the bonds which means...NO TAX INCREASE!
All county councils LOVE the tipping fees that these landfills bring in. Not only to the county but to their campaigns. What the voters are wising up to is the fact that they are endangering our children's and grandchildren's groundwater! No mayor, county co., state rep, dhec or dot officials has the GUTS to be leaders. Well...I do! Philip C. Branton 843-813-4080 zoomru@yahoo.com ...and TENISHA has looked me in the eye!
Members of county councils in this state ..you are all on notice... LEAD. Don't react... LEAD!
Posted by JohnS on May 19, 2008 at 2:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does Joey Douan live in West Ashley or North Charleston? He was running a few years ago for a North Charleston seat.
Posted by zoomru on May 19, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Same for these candidates....
http://www.thestate.com/localelections
/story/402223.html
No phone or email to contact them??
Posted by joeydouan on May 19, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sock puppet? what an honor to be mentioned with lambchops.
When I was a kid I had poster of Sherrie Lewis right next my poster of Farrah Faucett.. well not really.
First off Tenisha got it close but not completely correct.
I said government waste and lack of oversite on spending period. I also said that I think that any entity that spends tax dollars should be elected to that position and answer to the voters.I did not single out Carta.I told her that I got started when the county started stealing Private Property Rights.
Second I told her I was decorated for heroism in Viet Nam.
Third The Courts did not throw out the second challange to the Half-Cent Tax. The Supreme Court declined to hear the case. It is still does not comply with the law. Glen McConnell even agreed that it did not.If the court had heard the case they would have had to overturn it again.
oops, got to run , I hear a ribeye calling
Posted by joeydouan on May 19, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great steak at the Depot Diner . Now where was I,BTW I was a firefighter in North Charleston and The City of Charleston for 13 years.
Fourth I did not "appear to win" an election. I won the election by 18 votes.If you would care to check it out Email me and I will send you an outline of the facts.
I don't know Mark but I thought he was born in N Chas.
I got my secondary education in Southeast Asia .
My neck is a bit red with a blue collar. not a bad combo.
To Landfillbash : why would you move next to a land fill ?
I live in the St Andrews PSD. I still own the old family home place in NC as well.
843-270-9914 joeydouan@yahoo.com
I do wonder one thing, Why do all of you hide behind a made up name?
Posted by robeweise on May 19, 2008 at 9 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LOL, I like this guy!
Posted by landfillbash on May 19, 2008 at 9:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To Joey:
Thank you for answering my comment on the landfill. You obviously are out of touch with this sensitive issue. I am not in your district, but if I was, you certainly wouldn't get my vote. You are in the stone age, what a laugh that you had to run and eat before finishing your comment, that's hilarious. We don't post our names on comments for various reasons, let me see if you can guess a few.
thanks, but, I suggest you retire.
Posted by joeydouan on May 20, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Landfillbash,
Why are you getting mad?
You are the one that lied and said you lived there on your first post.
I just asked why.
sorry , didn't know you were so thin skined.
Posted by landfillbash on May 20, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Joey,
How can you run for a county dist. when you don't even know it's boundaries? For your info, Bees Ferry Rd. stradles both dist. 6&7, where dist 6 is on the right side of Bees Ferry Rd. going towards Savannah Hwy. Dist 7 is on the left.
Are you sure that you know what dist. you live in?
So, I also did some reading on you...you tried to stop the 1/2 cent tax to improve the CC roads, wow, you the man!!!
I said you are living in the stone age...just retire & give us all a break.
Finally, you are easy to call people liars & cheats.
You must know first hand. Joey!
Posted by joeydouan on May 21, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Landfillbash,
There you go again. What makes you think I don't know the boundries . All I asked is why you moved there.
I was active on the half-cent tax issue because state law requires the projects the tax is to be used for to be listed and the money is not to be used for any other purpose.
what the county has now is a cookie jar filled with your money to be used for anything.There is no accountability.
if you would really like to know about it I'll be glad to show you in writing.
what the heck it's only a million dollars a week , right?
As far as the dump ,I think we are overlooking a valuable resource waiting to be tapped.