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April 6, 2010
Early morning voting
Mayoral candidate Steve Morrison voted with his wife and son shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday. -
April 4, 2010
Meet Mrs. Morrison
Now that the time has come to choose our next Mayor, I thought I'd take a minute to tell you about the Steve Morrison I have known for over 40 years and the important things we share in common. -
March 30, 2010
Morrison toils for votes in mayoral race
Morrison is spending every spare moment on the campaign trail while keeping a full schedule as a lawyer at Nelson Mullins. -
March 28, 2010
The State Newspaper Endorses Morrison for Mayor
In a timely editorial today, The State newspaper added its support to Steve Morrison's campaign to become the next mayor of Columbia. Saying that the City "hungers for a strong, thoughtful leader who not only will make tough decisions but also articulate a vision and shepherd it forward", they go on to declare that "His pragmatic, insightful, committed approach would serve him well as he leads the council in overcoming the financial crunch, regaining trust, building a vision for the future ... -
March 26, 2010
Morrison Tops Fundraising; Benjamin Pushes Deadline
Steve Morrison out-raised all his mayoral opponents in the final quarter before the election, receiving $107,958 in individual contributions. -
March 23, 2010
Budget at center of mayoral debate + video
Columbia's mayoral candidates turned their weapons on each other Monday night, unleashing a barrage of budget questions that left little doubt what the focus of this race has become. -
March 23, 2010
Last night’s debate
Adam Beam, writer for The State, posts a story and interviews done by the candidates at the March 23, 2010 mayoral debate. -
March 17, 2010
Center for homeless dominates Columbia debate
Homelessness has become a major issue in the Columbia mayor's race, and much of the debate has centered on whether the city should provide funding for the Main Street homeless center. -
March 4, 2010
Who will be Columbia's Next Mayor?
Becoming mayor of the state's capital city can be a daunting proposition at any point, but the 2010 race for mayor comes at a particularly crucial time. -
February 28, 2010
Morrison rooted in civil rights
"Morrison has a knack for absorbing complex information and explaining it. He also can think strategically and build common ground among diverse interests."..."It's not enough to have someone who can make sure the budget is balanced. We need someone who can make sure we're making progress, too." Larry Wilson, former CEO, PMSC. The State's profile of Steve Morrison takes the reader through his early job working with at risk youth in Columbia through business and legal leadership, closing ... -
February 27, 2010
Bus Policy, Electoral Strategy on Display at Rally
Morrison tied a strong bus system to economic justice and job growth, pointing out that 27 percent of Columbia lives below the poverty line and needs reliable transit to rise out of it. -
February 24, 2010
Candidates differ on what's best for Eau Claire
The Eau Claire Development Corp. has defaulted on $1.1 million worth of loans that taxpayers have had to pay back, but its existence has become a symbol in the mayor's race for the city's commitment to its impoverished North Main Street neighborhoods. -
February 19, 2010
Fire, police spur Columbia debate
After Thursday night's mayoral candidates debate at the Capital Senior Center - the third such forum this week - one thing is clear: The battle for the Columbia mayor's office will be won and lost on a spreadsheet. -
February 17, 2010
TIF vote flies in face of good financial discipline
City Council's rush to pass two new Tax Increment is one more example of bad fiscal decision making in City Hall. -
February 16, 2010
Fire service key issue for next mayor
Columbia's next mayor could sink or save Richland County's unified fire service, a 20-year city-county partnership that is crumbling because of increasing health care costs and allegations of financial mismanagement. -
February 13, 2010
Steve Morrison, candidate for mayor of Columbia
One good thing about my interview Wednesday morning with Steve Morrison -- I chose the table we sat at, so I had plenty of sunlight on my subject, and I was able to get better pictures with my Blackberry than I got with Kirkman Finlay III. One bad thing was that the Capital City Club was noisier, so my audio isn’t as good. Oh, well. -
February 10, 2010
Kit Smith Endorses Steve Morrison
Richland County Councilwoman Kit Smith has endorsed Columbia attorney Steve Morrison for Mayor. Smith has served on County Council since 1991 and is not seeking re-election this year. -
February 7, 2010
The candidates and the arts
Steve Morrison's involvement in the arts is extensive and well known. I could fill a whole column on it, but that wouldn't be fair in this context. -
February 6, 2010
Candidates pile on ballot in Columbia
Filings by deadline crowd field for mayor, council seats -
February 5, 2010
Columbia mayoral candidates debate issues
The mayoral candidates spoke in front of a packed house and several concerned residents. -
February 4, 2010
It is Official!
Steve Morrison, Columbia attorney and senior partner of the Nelson, Mullins, Riley and Scarborough law firm, has filed as a candidate for Mayor of Columbia in the April 6th election. -
February 4, 2010
Morrison, Myers file to run for Columbia mayor
Attorney Steve Morrison and retired Army Lt. Col. Gary Myers have officially filed to run for mayor of Columbia. -
February 3, 2010
Feb. 2 Mayoral Forum: Benjamin's to Lose ... Did He?
Steve Morrison was rock-solid and over-performed my expectations. "We need to quit whining about money and start building things that bring in investment." It's basic, he said: safe neighborhoods with good schools bring residential and business investment, which creates a new tax base, which can be re-invested for further development. -
January 26, 2010
Morrison Signs Clean Politics Pledge
On Monday, the City of Columbia and Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce called on candidates for Mayor to sign a pledge committing their campaigns to "clean politics". Steve Morrison signed the pledge. -
January 11, 2010
Vince Ford and Candy Waites to Lead Morrison Campaign
Vince Ford, chairman of Richland School District 1, and former State Rep. Candy Waites will co-chair Steve Morrison’s campaign for mayor of Columbia.
