Wendell Gilliard-SC House Representative for District 111

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A message from Representative Wendell G. Gilliard...

To all my constituents, I thank you for your continued support! Because of my desire to make a difference in people's lives, I am committed to working for you addressing issues that affect our community, jobs & business opportunities and education. Stay informed about the issues and latest news by returning to my web site. As always, feel free to contact me for more information about my work as your South Carolina State Representative. Together we can make a difference!

"Lawmaker Hope for Swimming Safe Summer" - Live 5 News

Charlestonians commited to improving quality of life in thier communities to be honored with a
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Picture Awards
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Follow the links below to view/print full details of this event....Word or PDF

HOMELESS
By: Representative Wendell G. Gilliard

The term "homeless" or "homeless individual or homeless person" includes-- (1) an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and (2) an individual who has a primary nighttime residence that is: A) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill); read more>>>

Preview the documentary, "Helping the homeless and people in transition."

Representative Gilliard to present...
Community Day of Service and South Carolina Inaugural Seminar, "HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS AND PEOPLE IN TRANSITION". read more>>>

Latest News

The Issues

Finding a way to save the Charles Webb Center for developmentally disabled children was the subject of a meeting Tuesday...The state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs cut $150,000 from the Webb Center budget, a move it said was difficult but necessary because legislature mandated an 11.2 percent, or $21.5 million, agency budget cut. Statewide, four other centers for developmentally disabled children also will close... Read the full press release, "Saving Webb Center Among Focus of Meeting"

Thank you letter from Webb Center Parent Charles Web Center Photos

Councilman Wendell Gilliard ends his run in office for a new post as an elected member of the state house of representatives... Read the full press release, "Charleston City Councilman Says Goodbye"

Local elected leaders honor 12 people for their work in the community at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Picture Award ceremony. Read the full press release, "Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards given to those who improve the community."

Community Day of Prayer for the Homel ess

The 2010 Westie Awards
Local Stars, Red Carpet, Flash Bulbs... indivisuals honored for going above and beyond to make their community a better place. read more>>

One of the first and most important actions taken during his term as Councilmember, Representative Gilliard presented to City Council a resolution to adjust the cost of living for city employees. This resolution was adopted by city council during its December 15, 1989 meeting and provisions for a cost of living increase for City employees, as part of the Fiscal Year 2000 City Budget, was made. View the Cost of Living Adjustments Ordinance and Resolution as presented by then Councilman Wendell G. Gilliard.

Bills Introduced by Representative Gilliard

Annual initiative "Project Cool Breeze" founded by the Honorable Wendell G. Gilliard provides relief from the heat for the elderly. The project was founded in 1999 after then; Councilman Gilliard became distraught over the alarming number of heat related deaths in the community...More

To honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Representative Gilliard proposed the establishment of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial District in the area of the Spring-Cannon Corridor in August of 1999. View the Proposal presented by Councilmember Wendell G. Gilliard

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Wendell Gilliard ~ PO Box 31641 ~ Charleston, SC 29417 ~ Phone: 843.402.9710 ~ Email: WendellGilliard@schouse.org