March 2010

Ministers Endorse Benjamin

Submitted by Sam Johnson on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 4:24pm

“We need a mayor who believes in what Columbia can be.”

COLUMBIA, SC – A group of local ministers stood in support of Steve Benjamin’s Campaign to be Mayor of Columbia at a news conference Wednesday saying, “Now, more than ever, we need a mayor who believes in what Columbia can be.”

“One candidate has stepped forward with a vision of hope and optimism, a vision of promise and renewal, a vision to bring us together as ONE people – ONE Columbia,” said Rev. Willie Givens “That’s why we are proud today to announce that we are supporting Steve Benjamin for Mayor of Columbia.”

Mayors Endorse Benjamin

Submitted by Steve Benjamin on Tue, 03/30/2010 - 11:55pm

COLUMBIA, SC – Municipal leaders from the Midlands and across South Carolina today endorsed Steve Benjamin’s campaign for Mayor of Columbia.

“We are all facing the same challenges and, in this economy it is vital that we pool our resources and face them together,” said Blythewood Mayor Keith Bailey. “Steve Benjamin is the only candidate who truly understands that. He’s the only one who has expressed a truly regional vision for Columbia.”

Benjamin said today’s endorsement further demonstrates a willingness to think outside the box so Columbia can finally live up to its potential as a regional and statewide leader.

“Right now the Columbia’s leaders aren’t talking to anyone outside of Columbia,” Benjamin says. “That has to change. The stakes are too high to simply go it alone.”

Clyburn Endorses Benjamin

Submitted by Sam Johnson on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 10:20am

COLUMBIA, SC - U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn endorsed Steve Benjamin for Mayor of Columbia today saying that Benjamin will bring vision, hope, and change to our city.

"Steve Benjamin is not a business as usual politician and he will not be a business as usual mayor," Clyburn said. "Steve is a young man with extraordinary talents and he will bring creative and innovative leadership to South Carolina's Capital City."

Clyburn, who has represented South Carolina's 6th Congressional District since 1992, focused on Benjamin's dedication to Columbia's neighborhood organizations and public safety as two driving reasons behind his decision.

Benjamin launches Radio Ad

Submitted by Sam Johnson on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 12:40am

COLUMBIA, SC – Steve Benjamin’s Mayoral Campaign broke onto the airwaves this week with a radio ad featuring a 2007 voicemail left by then Senator Barack Obama.

“I’ve saved this voicemail for well over two years now,” Benjamin explains. “It has been a personal inspiration for me because I still believe in what we can do when we work together. I still believe in hope.”

March Madness

Submitted by Sam Johnson on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 9:55am

Steve Benjamin wants to be your next Mayor of Columbia! He has been doing what it takes to make that happen. Along with supporters like you, Steve has been knocking on doors and calling folks personally in the community to inform them on why he would to lead the City of Columbia!

We encourage you to join us every Saturday as we make it our mission to the neighborhoods all across Columbia. We will meet at the Benjamin for Mayor HQ (1529 Washington Street) at 10am. If you are interested in assisting please feel free to email the campaign at info@stevebenjamin.com.

Benjamin Financial Cuts

Submitted by Steve Benjamin on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 1:00am

COLUMBIA, SC - Columbia mayoral candidate Steve Benjamin called on the Mayor and all City Council Members to forgo half of their city salaries for two years as part of a larger plan to eliminate waste and maximize efficiency within Columbia's City Government.