About Lathonia Bennett - Williamsburg County Supervisor Candidate

A Vision for Real Change

Lathonia Bennett's campaign for Williamsburg County Supervisor isn't about business as usual. It's about fundamentally transforming how county government operates—making it transparent, accountable, and responsive to the people it serves.

For too long, decisions have been made behind closed doors. Boards operate in secret. Residents are shut out of processes that affect their neighborhoods and lives. This has to change.

Through four transformative referendum initiatives, Lathonia is giving citizens the tools to reshape their government. Because democracy works best when power rests with the people.

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Dr. Lathonia Bennett, DDS - Williamsburg County Supervisor candidate

Meet Lathonia Bennett

Dr. Lathonia Bennett was born and raised in Trio, South Carolina, where she learned the values of community service and civic responsibility from an early age. Her commitment to public health and service has shaped every decision she's made throughout her career.

Dr. Bennett's educational journey reflects her dedication to serving others. She attended Francis Marion University where she majored in Pre-Dentistry, followed by specialized study in Dental Hygiene at Midlands Technical College. Her pursuit of healthcare excellence took her to Alaska, where she worked in public health, directly improving the lives of underserved communities. She later completed her dental degree at Meharry Medical College's School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee.

Throughout her career, Dr. Bennett has dedicated herself to public service and community health. Now, she's bringing that same commitment to Williamsburg County government. She believes government exists to serve its citizens, not special interests. Through her campaign for County Supervisor, she's fighting to reset the power dynamic—ensuring transparency, accountability, and genuine representation that puts people first.

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A Life Dedicated to Service

From her roots in Trio, South Carolina to her work in healthcare across multiple states, Dr. Bennett has consistently answered the call to serve. Her career in dental medicine taught her that real change comes from understanding people's needs and taking action.

Early Years: Community Values

Raised in Trio, where she learned the importance of civic responsibility and community connection.

Education: Path to Healthcare

Francis Marion University and Midlands Technical College prepared her for public health work and dental medicine.

Healthcare Leadership: Alaska to Tennessee

Worked in underserved communities and earned her dental degree at Meharry Medical College, serving diverse populations.

The Next Chapter: Government Reform

Now bringing decades of service experience to Williamsburg County, fighting for transparency and accountability in government.

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Why Real Change Is Urgent

Williamsburg County has been controlled by career politicians who prioritize their own interests over those of ordinary citizens. These entrenched officials have created a system that works for them—not for the people who elected them.

Decisions are made in closed meetings. Residents are shut out of processes that affect their neighborhoods. Special interests have more influence than voters. This cycle of corruption and self-serving politics has to end.

That's what Lathonia's campaign is about: eradicating the corrupt career politician mentality and returning power to the people. The four referendums aren't just policy proposals—they're tools to dismantle the system that allows a few people to control county government.

Every signature on a petition is a message: "We see what's happening. We're taking our government back. And we're giving corrupt politicians their walking papers."

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Core Values

The principles that guide this campaign and the vision for Williamsburg County's future

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Transparency

Government decisions should be made in the open. Citizens deserve access to meeting minutes, participation opportunities, and clear information about how their government operates.

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Accountability

No single person should hold unchecked power. Leaders must answer to the people. Independent boards and fair processes ensure decisions serve the community, not special interests.

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Citizen Power

Democracy works when citizens have real power to shape their government. These referendums put ultimate decision-making authority back in residents' hands where it belongs.

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Community Resilience

Strong neighborhoods require coordinated planning, fair development decisions, and services that work together. Government should strengthen communities, not exploit them.

The Four Referendum Initiatives

Lathonia's campaign launches four transformative measures to reshape Williamsburg County government

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Government Restructuring

Restructure county government to improve accountability and transparency in administration.

Government Transparency

Require board members to provide meeting minutes and enable virtual participation options.

Special Purpose District

Establish coordinated management of recreation, conservation, and utilities services.

Land Use Appeals Board

Create an independent board to review and potentially reverse unfair land use permits.

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A Movement Built on Action

This campaign isn't driven by a politician alone. It's driven by communities. By citizens who believe government should work for them. By volunteers who are willing to collect signatures and spread the word.

Every signature on a petition, every conversation about the referendums, every volunteer hour—it all matters. Together, we're building a movement that shows Williamsburg County government must change.

The four referendums are just the beginning. They're tools for citizens to reshape their government. When they pass, they'll create the structural changes needed to ensure power truly rests with the people.

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Ready to Be Part of the Change?

Whether you sign a petition, volunteer as a circulator, or help spread the word, you have a role in resetting the power dynamic in Williamsburg County.

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