Dr. Michele Johnson Demery

Core Priorities

Real Problems. Real Solutions.

A stronger, more equitable District 64

District 64 deserves leadership focused on practical solutions that improve everyday life.

Affordability

  • Raise South Carolina’s minimum wage
  • Create quality, high-paying jobs, especially in rural communities
  • Expand affordable housing and childcare opportunities
  • Support programs that help families with food, housing, and utility costs

Education

  • Fully fund public schools and special education
  • Increase teacher and school staff salaries
  • Expand early childhood education and intervention
  • Invest in school safety and mental health resources
  • Support educator recruitment and retention

Healthcare

  • Expand access to affordable healthcare
  • Lower prescription drug costs
  • Strengthen rural hospitals and clinics
  • Expand mental health services
  • Protect quality healthcare for women, children, and families

Crime & Public Safety

  • Support law enforcement and first responders
  • Strengthen community partnerships
  • Expand mental health and substance-use treatment
  • Invest in crime prevention and youth intervention
  • Enhance emergency response services

Environment & Infrastructure

  • Protect natural resources and green spaces
  • Promote responsible, balanced development
  • Preserve marshes, wetlands, and waterways
  • Invest in infrastructure that strengthens the economy and quality of life