Annual Conference

The state’s auditors, treasurers and tax collectors (SCATT) are in the middle of our annual mandatory training this week here in Columbia, so I’ve been in meetings the last two days. Tomorrow we will load up on buses to head to the Statehouse to meet with our local legislators and discuss state legislation that impacts how property tax laws are administered around South Carolina.

The annual conference is a great opportunity for us to get together to discuss how our offices can better serve the people we represent, and work for, everyday. And, almost to a person, it is the most dedicated and caring group I’ve ever had the privilege of working with.

Tonight a lifetime achievement award, the Sonny Siau award, was given to Treasurer Matt Evans of Clarendon County. Matt has been working in that office since graduating from college 27 years ago and has been a rock in our organization that I, and many others, have leaned on for advice and assistance. Matt has made everyone better in knowing him, and through his work in SCATT he’s improved the lives of citizens around South Carolina without them ever knowing of his vast contributions. He and his wife, Lynn, are two of the neatest people (and best dancers) that you could ever meet.