Rick Sanders Announces Candidacy for West Pelzer Mayor

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West Pelzer Councilman Elect Rick Sanders is the first candidate to file to run in the Jan. 20 special election to fill the vacant mayor’s office in West Pelzer. Filing continues through next week.

“This is more than just a place to live, this is where I chose to call home and where I chose to invest in my businesses,” wrote Sanders in a social media post. “I believe in bringing people back together, building back our community pride, and creating a future where we all are proud to say that we are from West Pelzer.

Sanders is the father of former mayor and current S.C. Rep. Blake Sanders. Former Mayor Jim Riddle stepped down from the office almost two weeks ago after serving one year.