WE DID IT!

"Thanks for a real team effort!    Now the real work begins.    God Bless."
                                                                                                         ............Danny Funderburk

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DANNY FUNDERBURK AT A GLANCE
 

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Challenges facing Fort Mill

Picture of Danny Funderburk Growth — I recognize the inevitability of Fort Mill’s growth. I am a proponent of proactive growth management utilizing the town’s revised comprehensive plan (when it is completed) and all other available tools in an attempt to balance growth with infrastructure and protect our “small town” integrity.

Economic development and downtown revitalization — I believe in strict code enforcement to ensure safety compliance. I plan to aggressively seek ways to improve the aesthetic appearance of the downtown area and make it more attractive for potential business. I pledge to look for innovative ways to make the downtown area more pedestrian friendly. I will work to develop a marketing plan including the tools necessary to aggressively “sell” the town to potential businesses. One of my primary goals will be growing the commercial tax base.

Communication — We must improve the town’s internal communication (Fort Mill Town Council and staff) and external communication (Fort Mill Town Council to citizens; to School Board; to York County Council; to Tega Cay City Council; to state legislative delegation, etc.). I will work to help us recognize our common goals and establish a strategy for achieving them.

Transportation — We have to do a better job of studying our transportation problem. Although our options are limited, we can explore the possibility of limiting curb cuts and the feasibility of traffic circles in some intersections. We can take a look at the possible benefits of closing some intersections and re-routing and / or possibly extending certain roads. We can also examine our options regarding larger projects like a possible by-pass road running parallel to the Catawba River (a project that could also provide an access to the river). This project could be our next Pennies for Progress project.

Danny Funderburk voted "Best Elected Official" by readers of the Fort Mill Times.


Accomplishments Picture of Danny Funderburk being sworn in as councilman
  • Aggressive proponent of strategic planning. Worked with Council to establish a commitment to regular planning sessions. Active participant in the current revision of the town’s comprehensive plan.


  • On record as an avid supporter of our police and fire departments. Committed to dedicating the time, money and resources necessary for these services to keep pace with our rapid growth.


  • Worked with Council through the Streets & Sanitation Committee to set up an annual review of our sidewalk needs. Established an effective system to fairly prioritize and quickly execute projects.


  • Persistent advocate of downtown revitalization and economic development. Founding board member of Move Fort Mill Forward.


  • Initiated a regular contact schedule with the town’s department heads to stay better informed regarding all aspects of the town’s essential services.


  • Instituted a personal “sundown rule” to ensure that when addressing a citizen’s concern, that the citizen will always know where they stand by the end of the day.


  • Worked with Council to plan and fund our new multi-purpose athletic field.


  • Established open lines of communications with neighborhoods by scheduling regular meetings with homeowner’s associations and area action committees.
EVENTS:
  • Radio Show - Live on 1340 AM dial at Harry & Jeans, Manchester Village, Rock Hill, Tuesday, 10/30/07 at 12:15 pm.


    • Listen to a replay of the interview.

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      Personal Picture of Danny Funderburk and family
  • Lifetime Fort Mill resident


  • Wife: Maureen
    (married 23 years)


  • Daughter: Courtney
    (22 years old, married to Daniel Newell)


  • Son: Jason (20 years old, junior at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, SC)
     Education
  • Product of the Fort Mill school system (FMHS Class of 1975)


  • Winthrop University (BA in Communications)


  • Graduate of the Municipal Association of SC Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government


  • Graduate of the Urban Open Space Leadership Institute


  • Graduate of the National League of Cities Leadership Training Institute.
     Employment
  • Gastonia Sheet Metal, Inc., Director of Business Development. GSM, Inc. has been providing roof installation, roof maintenance, HVAC and specialty sheet metal services to the Carolinas and beyond since 1927.
Civic Involvement
  • Fort Mill Town Council (Mayor Pro-tem, Chairman Streets & Sanitation Committee, member of Public Safety Committee, member of Finance & Administration Committee)
  • Fort Mill Zoning Board of Appeals (2003)
  • Fort Mill Citizen of the Year (2006)
  • Municipal Association of South Carolina
  • SC Economic Developers Association
  • Fort Mill Rescue Squad Board of Trustees (Chairman)
  • Move Fort Mill Forward Board of Directors (2002-06)
  • Fort Mill Area Council Board of Directors (Chairman 2002)
  • York County Regional Chamber Board of Directors (2001-02)
  • York County Regional Board Executive Committee (2002)
  • Fort Mill School Bond Referendum Task Force (1999 and 2004)
    • Picture of Danny Funderburk
  • York County Regional Chamber Foundation Board of Directors
  • York County Regional Chamber Governmental Relations Task Force (Vice Chairman 2003-04)
  • Bob Jones Stadium Public Address Announcer — Voice of the Jackets and Falcons
  • York County Sports Hall of Fame Nominating Committee
  • Junior Achievement Volunteer Business Consultant
  • Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Dave Thomas Service Award (2002)
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