City Councilman Chapman to Seat S.C. House 8 Seat

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

In an emotional announcement, Dist. 2 Anderson City Councilman Don Chapman told fellow council members Monday night he is resigning his seat to run for the South Carolina House Dist. 8 post.

Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts honors Don Chapman Monday night after Chapman's announcement his is resigning his post to run for S.C. House Dist. 8.

"This is a difficult decision, because I love Anderson," said Chapman, an architect, who has served on city council for 14 years. He said he hopes to apply the same great approach to government he has partiticapted in on city council to the "broken government in Columbia."

He also said his experience designing and building complex, specialized projects as an architect will help him advocate for the specific needs of the and benefits of citizens in S.C. House Dist. 8.

"I am a conservative that believes in God first and foremost," said Chapman. "I also understand the impact that small businesses have on our community. As a businessman I have created jobs and met a payroll. As a city councilman I have learned to appreciate the power of building relationships and working hard to improve the quality of life and providing for the public safety for everyone without raising taxes."

A lifelong resident of Anderson, Chapman earned his Master's degree in Architecture and Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He worked for several architectural firms before founding his own business in 1994. He and his wife Amy have been married for 26 years and live in Anderson.

Champman currently serves on the board of directors of the Homebuilders Assoication of Anderson and his previous community service includes service on the Anderson Area Transportation Policy Committee and the zoning board for the City of Anderson. He has also served on serveral community boards including the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, Anderson Heritage, the Main Street Program, the Anderson Sertoma Club and is a past president of the Anderson County Arts Cetner and the Home Builders Association of Anderson.