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Meet Bill
Bill Hearn provides stable, effective leadership focused on the county's needs - fixing our roads, fostering economic opportunities, and managing growth —ensuring that Summerville and Dorchester County remain exceptional places to call home.
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Bill's leadership is grounded in a commitment to integrity, honesty, and collaboration. These core values have not only earned him respect but have also delivered tangible results for our community.
Under his guidance, major projects like the Maple Street and Berlin G. Myers Parkway extensions are in progress and other projects such as the roundabout at Butternut and Orangeburg and other needed transportation improvements have been completed.
Furthermore, Bill has ensured that the much-needed improvements to Orangeburg Road, Central Avenue, and Jedburg Road are the top priorities for the county, addressing the county's top transportation priorities moving forward.
Bill has long advocated for drainage solutions, including the new bridge over Rumph's Creek on Renau Boulevard and other vital drainage projects. He advocates for the county to prioritize these projects moving forward as well.
Bill has held prominent positions throughout his tenure, including multiple terms as Chairman of the County Council and roles representing the county at regional and statewide levels. His expertise as an attorney—where he skillfully resolves complex legal issues—translates seamlessly into his work on the County Council, where he tackles our county’s most pressing challenges with the same precision and dedication.
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Bill is the owner of WILLIAM R. HEARN, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW,PA, and resides in Pine Forest with his wife Libby, where they raised their two daughters, Brooks and Sarah.