Families Freeze Under PMPA Contracts While $142K Administrator Stays Comfortable

Westminster, South Carolina - Residents of Westminster are trapped under some of the region's highest utility rates, paying 16.5¢ per kilowatt hour while nearly one in four families live below the poverty line. With a median household income of just $38,393, the burden is crushing.

At the center of this crisis is City Administrator Kevin Bronson. Despite earning $142,000 annually - nearly four times the average household income - Bronson has tied Westminster to long‐term contracts with the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA). These agreements have left families with no relief from escalating costs.

Bronson does not live in Westminster. He resides in Central, SC, shielded from the consequences of his decisions. The analogy is clear: a man in a warm, comfortable home dictating that others endure the cold. While Westminster families freeze under PMPA's weight, Bronson remains insulated and secure.

This detachment echoes past concerns. In 2012, during his tenure as Camden's City Manager, Bronson's administration was linked to a state investigation into misconduct in city operations. Though not the central figure, questions of oversight and accountability followed.

The Demand
Westminster deserves leadership rooted in the community, not removed from it. Bronson's salary, residency, and record of questionable oversight stand in stark contrast to the struggles of local families. His resignation is the only path toward restoring trust and pursuing affordable energy solutions.

Bob Jones
123 Main Street,
Columbia, SC 29201

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