Mark worked diligently to diversify our local economy by recruiting new industry with higher paying jobs for locals.

Needed public safety improvements were made in the county police department to hire more officers and fight crime and drug trafficking.

Mark secured needed investments to modernize the county’s fire department that resulted in better insurance ratings for county residents.

The county’s budget was managed conservatively to ensure it was balanced and taxes were kept low.

Mark made sure millions of dollars were held in emergency reserve so the county could fully operate in disasters like Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Mark fought through FEMA red tape for county residents to get help after record flooding.

Federal funding for beach renourishment projects was secured following devastating storms.

Railroad lines were reopened after decades in disrepair to spur economic development and remove excess traffic from local roads.

And under Mark’s leadership, the landscape wasn’t littered with trash along the roadways. Horry County showed its pride of the beautiful oceanside and agricultural communities where litter cleanup was a priority.

Most importantly, Mark Lazarus worked in unity with the council and fostered a spirit of partnership with neighboring municipalities for the betterment of all residents of Horry County.