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Mayor’s State of the City Address – July 4, 2010

Good evening and Happy Birthday Tega Cay!

I have been looking forward to this day with excitement and a nervous anticipation.  This celebration gives me the opportunity to talk with you about our extraordinary city.

I don’t have to tell you that the last few years have been challenging, but despite our hardships, our City is strong. The saying goes “adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it”.  I believe that in these times Tega Cay’s strong character has not just been revealed, it is what has allowed us to excel. The character of the people in Tega Cay is demonstrated through their willingness to step up and do what’s necessary.  It shows in our volunteers, our staff and our elected officials’ commitment to working as a team, to meet challenges and their desire to keep looking ahead and planning for a great future. It is because of the extraordinary character of our community, we can say, a great city starts here. Read the rest of this entry »

The following email was sent to Tega CAy residents yesterday by Mayor George Sheppard.

February 17th 2010

From Your Mayor……..

For many months now, many of you have been asking how our City had become involved in talks concerning a potential LPGA event coming to our course.  The following will hopefully explain how the City became involved and where discussions are currently.

In July 2009, Special Events Unlimited (SEU) sought out and approached the City of Tega Cay offering to facilitate a Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament in Tega Cay scheduled for the fall of 2010.  SEU requested that the City provide seed funding in the amount of $500,000 to bring the proposed $7.2 million event to Tega Cay.  Although the City declined to provide such funding, the City and SEU continued to discuss the potential of such an event.  In September of 2009, SEU’s formal intent to site the LPGA event was made public, even as the Tega Cay Golf Course greens resurfacing project was underway.   Read the rest of this entry »

New Tega Cay Mayor George Sheppard has written one of his first letters to Tega Cay residents. The letter is upbeat and encourage residents to vote on February 9th to fill the vacant council seat. Read George’s letter below:

This is the first of many steps that I will be making in an effort toward effective communication with the residents of Tega Cay via email. Communication can only work if I hear from you, so please, feel free to contact me at georgesheppard@comporium.net or (803) 396-7706. I welcome comments and suggestions from you. Read the rest of this entry »

The Tega Cay election results are now final according to the York County SC election and registration office. The winners after the final results compared to the tally Tuesday night did not change although the numbers changed slightly.

The Fort Mill Times reported 37% of the registered voters in Tega Cay voted Tuesday.

Mayor elect George Sheppard will have to resign his council seat. Read the rest of this entry »

We have the unofficial election results for Tega Cay’s Municpal General Election 2009 from the York County SC Registrations and Elections website.

Here are the un-certifed results from the Novemeber 3rd 2009 Tega Cay Election:

Tega Cay Municipal General Election

Mayor

George Sheppard – 1168

Bob Runde – 766 Read the rest of this entry »

Today is the big day for Tega Cay. Its election day! Tega Cay has a choice for Mayor since we have two candidates running for office.

As of 6am Tuesday morning, See Tega Cay. com’s Mayor’s race poll results has:

George Sheppard willing the mayor’s seat with 69% of the vote.

Incumbent Bob Runde with 31% of the votes.

Make sure you get out and vote today. Here is a link that shows you where to vote in Tega Cay SC.

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Here is a recap of the ad brochure handed out by Tega Cay Mayor candidates Bob Runde and George Sheppard

George Sheppard’s Brouchure

As your Mayor, I would like to preserve the sense of family and community that is so widespread in Tega Cay. My family and I have lived in Tega Cay for nearly 4 years after moving for the School District and falling in love with the community.

Serving on Council for 22 months as Mayor Pro Tempore, I now want to serve as your Mayor. I will work with the Chamber of Commerce and the Developer’s of the Stonecrest area towards completing the many undeveloped commercial acres already a part of our city. While I am not against responsible annexation that will demonstrate a true financial benefit for the citizens of Tega Cay, I oppose shoestring annexation with no apparent NEED or significant fiscal benefit*.

We have many needs that must be met in the near term such as Parks and Public Safety. Fire hydrants should be a high priority of the City before additional annexation. This has been an issue for too many years and needs to be addressed asap. I believe that these is¬sues will Preserve Tega Cay.

As Mayor, I will be open and for the residents. I will strive to limit FOIA requests as I want you to know what is going on in your city.

Thank you for the opportunity I have to serve the people of Tega Cay and to further serve you as Mayor!

VOTE NOVEMBER 3RD For: A NEW MAYOR WITH SHEPPARD Who listens to and will consult with residents.

NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS who will represent the WHOLE community.

A NEW OUTLOOK A TEAM working for the community.

VOTE NOVEMBER 3RD For: OPEN GOVERNMENT NO BACK ROOM DEALS

GEORGE WILL STRIVE FOR:

Limited Executive sessions

Open communication (limited FOIA)

Council sessions available on the web

Council sessions rerun on Channel 19

Readily available minutes/copies of meetings

VOTE NOVEMBER 3RD For: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Expense reduction by:

• Stopping ALL needless spending.

• SUBSTANTIALLY reduce costly fees including legal fees.

• Eliminate retrogressive shoe string annexation.

• Open community budget reviews.

ADD revenue gains by:

• Focusing on finishing the acres of commercial property at Stonecrest/ Walmart area.

• Promote & develop a “Profitable” golf club and community center operations.

• Promote normal growth i.e. adds tax revenue

ALL this means expenses GO DOWN and our revenues GO UP so that we can reach full contingency goals and REDUCE OUR DEBT.

A VOTE for GEORGE SHEPPARD will get you a NEW face of Council. A CHANCE to make a real CHANGE to preserve and bring together the Tega Cay we all love!

Download a copy of the George Sheppard brochure

Bob Runde’s Brouchure

About Bob

• Father of 4 and grandfather of 5

.37 year resident of Tega Cay

• Committed to being a FULL TIME MAYOR

• Married to Ceil for 47 years

• Retired CEO

Bob’s Vested Interests Include

• Expanding Recreational Fields and Facilities

• Continuing to Increase the City’s Net Worth

• Managing Commercial Annexation (Needed to Expand City Reserves)

• Fiscal Responsibility

• Managing Balanced Budgets

• Encouraging Expanded Volunteer Opportunities

• Continues Support of Open Forum Council Meetings

• Starting Construction of Catawba Park

• Supporting Law Enforcement, Highlighting Safety & Security

Download a copy of the Bob Runde bochure

Tega Cay Mayor Race

Bobby Runde

Georgie Sheppard (sheppard4mayor.com)

Council Candidates

John Dervay

Tom Fitzpatrick (elect-tom@hotmail.com)

Dottie Hersey

Keen McHugh

Stephen Perkins (stperkins@comporium.net)

Katie Shive (www.katieshive.com)

Mayor Bob Runde publishes a letter to Tega Cay Citizens in response to an outpour of emails about the Tega Cay Parks and Recreation funding.  Here is Mayor Bob Runde’s April 4, 2009 letter:

SPECIAL TEGA CAY MAYOR’S UPDATE

Recently, two residents sent e-mails to the community regarding their concerns pertaining to Park and Recreation in our city. Those e-mails have resulted in a deluge of e-mails to our Council members. On behalf of Council I am hereby responding to their e-mails. Read the rest of this entry »