Harvey Peeler

Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler is interested in hearing voters thoughts on issues like widening I-85 and limiting government spending.

Peeler has launched his own Web site in an effort to get more feedback from voters. He will conduct a constituent survey on his Web site over the next few weeks to learn where voters stand on raising the cigarette tax, investing in the state’s technical college system and providing tax credits for businesses to hire unemployed South Carolina workers.

“These are just a few of the big issues that will be coming up soon in the General Assembly,” Peeler said. “I’ve also provided plenty of space for you to give me your opinion on other issues. You can give me your opinion on Governor Sanford, the President’s liberal health care plan, or local issues like roads and crime.”

Peeler said he views the Web site as another way he can stay connected with voters and better represent their interests in the State House.

“When I first ran for office, we talked to people by going door-todoor and over the phone,” Peeler said in an email sent to voters. “It still amazes me how much has changed and how we can communicate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, instantaneously. I’ve launched this site to keep you informed of what’s happening in Columbia on the most important issues facing our region’s families.”

Peeler wants the Web site to become more than another way for him to talk with people. The longtime Republican leader said he would like to hear about people’s problems as well as the positive things going on in their lives.

The Web site includes a link to a twitter account which will provide hourly updates during the 2010 legislative session.

“I believe conservative principles can solve our problems. That’s the approach I take to Columbia, but that doesn’t mean I have all the answers,” Peeler said. “No one does. That’s why we have to work together and share what’s on our minds.”

The state Senator’s new Web site is: www.harveypeeler.com.

The Gaffney Ledger