Greer Mayor Endorses Somers For Senate

Greer Mayor Rick Danner officially endorsed Amanda Somers' candidacy Thursday for the S.C. Senate District 5 seat. 

In a letter, Mayor Danner outlined why he believed Somers is the ideal candidate to represent the District 5, concentrating on her community involvement and business prowess.   

"Amanda has demonstrated her commitment to her community through her ongoing service as an active Christian, chamber member, small business owner and volunteer. Being so active in the community gives her a connection to the community that only comes from the kind of genuine conversations that occur at the grass roots level," Danner Wrote. "The most important reason I'll be voting for her on June 12 is that she has the heart of a public servant. I ask you to join me in supporting Amanda Somers for S.C. Senate District 5", Danner added. 

Somers is running against Wyatt Miller and current S.C. Rep. Tom Corbin for the seat that is soon to be vacated by outgoing Republican Phil Shoopman. Somers has to re-open the primary filing period after Shoopman dropped out of the race two months ago, which had left Somers as the only candidate in the running. 

Somers expressed gratitude for the endorsement of her hometown mayor. 

"It is an honor to receive such high praise from a man like Mayor Danner.  He is a true statesman in our community and I value his leadership," Somers said. " I truly respect how Mayor Danner has led Greer to its success through the years and I plan to take what I have learned from him to Columbia."