Pete Buttigieg Picks Up Endorsements From Three South Carolina Elected Officials

Pete Buttigieg Picks Up Endorsements From Three South Carolina Elected Officials

COLUMBIA, SC — Today, the Pete for America campaign announced that Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts, Laurens Councilwoman Alicia Sullivan, and Chesnee Councilwoman Verhonda Crawford are endorsing Pete Buttigieg for President. These endorsements come on the heels of two trips Pete made to the Palmetto State in the past week.

“We need a mayor’s perspective in the White House,” said Mayor Roberts. “Pete will bring an attitude of personal accountability to Washington working daily to heal our nation by focusing on our shared values and collective goals. He is running to bring the same transformative approach he brought to his city to our country—and I’m proud to stand with him in that effort.”

“Pete understands that investing in Black entrepreneurship is critical to revitalizing communities like Laurens,” said Councilwoman Sullivan. “That’s why he has committed to tripling the number of entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds as President. I’m proud to support Pete because he is the leader our country needs to unify the country behind policy solutions we need to move our state and our country forward.”

“As one of the youngest officials elected to office in South Carolina, I know what it means to have a personal stake in the policies that you enact in your own community,” said Councilwoman Crawford. “Pete has a personal stake in meeting our nation’s challenges around climate change, health care, racial equity, and equality. I believe that he is our best chance to not only defeat Donald Trump, but take meaningful action to unify the country behind solutions that improve the lives of South Carolinians.”

Only 37 days out from the primary, momentum behind the Buttigieg campaign is growing as South Carolinians look to turn the page on the political warfare we have come to accept from Washington and show the American people that we can do things that have never been done before. Pete for America continues to build its organization with six offices and 49 staff members organizing across the state to spread Pete’s message. Additionally, the campaign is in the midst of a $2 million investment on advertising in the state ahead of the February primary election.

Last weekend, Team Pete in South Carolina attended, participated in or sponsored over 60 Martin Luther King remembrance events across the state including having Pete come to the State to address the Columbia Urban League at its 22nd Annual Keeping the Legacy Alive Breakfast held at Brookland Baptist Church. Speaking to over 400 local leaders, community members and elected officials, Pete affirmed his belief that each of us has a role in ensuring Dr. King’s legacy continues to live on.

About Mayor Terence Roberts
Terence Roberts has served as the Mayor of Anderson since 2006. Roberts is the first Black mayor of Anderson. Roberts has owned a small business in Anderson for more than 25 years.

About Councilwoman Alicia Sullivan
Laurens Councilwoman Alicia Sullivan was elected in 2016. Sullivan also serves as the Laurens County Democratic Party Chair.

About Councilwoman Verhonda Crawford
Verhonda Crawford was elected as the youngest government official in the state of South Carolina as a city councilwoman in her hometown of Chesnee, South Carolina. She is also the owner of a public relations consulting firm and the co-owner of a boutique in Chesnee. She received a BA degree in Public Relations from Gardner- Webb University.