Wilson Forms Minority Advisory Committee

This week, Rep. Joe Wilson convened the first meeting of the Minority Advisory Committee (MAC) for the Second Congressional District."I am excited to have held our first Minority Advisory Committee meeting, which I pledged to include as one of my major objectives upon first being elected to Congress," said Rep. Wilson. "I believe this is such an important step for the Second District office, and it will allow us to provide the best constituent services possible to meet the needs of minorities in our community."The MAC is comprised of over twenty-five prominent members of the African-American community. The MAC will meet on a quarterly basis with Rep. Wilson, and will continually work towards initiatives for Rep. Wilson to undertake. Rep. Wilson also plans on organizing a MAC in the Lowcountry that will coordinate activities with the Midlands.The MAC is a diverse group of individuals, recognized throughout the Midlands for their business acumen, public service, and work ethic. The MAC Co-Chairs are Columbia City Councilwoman Tameika C. Isaac and Businessman Elliott E. Franks, III, President of Business Carolina. Special Assistant to Rep. Wilson in the Midlands office, Earl F. Brown, Jr., will serve as liaison for the MAC. He will solicit opinions from the MAC and constituents in the Second District and brief Rep. Wilson on various proposals as they arise."I am looking forward to working with everyone on the committee, especially Ms. Isaac and Mr. Franks, to implement both short-term and long-range objectives. I know if we work together as a team, we can make a real difference in the lives of many people in the Second District," said Rep. Wilson.###