Explore some of Norman Jackson's greatest achievements during his tenure at Richland County Council for Richland County and the Lower Richland Community:
County Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Established the County Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Developed County Mitigation Bank
Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO)
Created the Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) to help small
businesses in Richland County, with certifications, bonding, training and
contract opportunities, etc.
County Mitigation Bank
Developed County Mitigation Bank
Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center
Built the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center through the Recreation
Bond
Pinewood Lake Park
Design and built Pinewood Lake Park through Hospitality Tax Funds
Four Mini Parks in Lower Richland
Developed four Mini Parks in our community, Green Lakes, Pineview,
Horrell Hill and a Water Park/Splash Pad across from Pinewood Lake
Park. (through the Recreation Bond, stopped by current Council person)
Shop Road Extension
Designed Shop Road Extension. Had phase one built. Implemented by
former representative Jimmy Bales.
Multipurpose Facility (18,000sf)
Developed a Multipurpose Facility (18,000sf) next to Pinewood Lake
Park. (to be built)
Multipurpose sidewalk
Design and built the multipurpose sidewalk from Lower Richland Blvd.
To Rabbit Run Road and the Garners Ferry Road Extension as an
alternative route to access the Sports Complex and the Adult Activity
Center
Additional forty (40) acres for an Aquatic Center
Acquired an additional forty (40) acres for an Aquatic Center next to the
Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center
FUNDING FOR SENIORS AT ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER
Secured $50,000 annually for Seniors Activity at the Adult Activity
Center (removed by current Council member)
SUPPORTED JUMPS
Supported the (JUMPS) afterschool Program. (removed by current
Council member)
SECURED 87 ACRES FOR A HOSPITAL
Secured 87 acres for a Hospital on Lower Richland Blvd. Garners
Ferry Road. (Removed and returned to the donor by current Council
member. Donor now building 586 housed on the property)
SECURED LIBRARY
Secured the library across from Lower Richland High School and
increased the capacity of the Southeast Library
ALL AT PINEWOOD PARK
Designed Ampere theater, one and one quarter mile Walking trail,
Skating rink, Historic Museum, Community Garden, two Covered
Fishing Piers and Cleaning Stations
BROADCASTING
Responsible for broadcasting Council Meetings
WILDCAT ROAD
Designed Ampere theater, one and one quarter mile Walking trail,
Skating rink, Historic Museum, Community Garden, two Covered
Fishing Piers and Cleaning Stations