Thomas Grygowski for Beaufort County Council District 4 A campaign platform for disciplined, common-sense leadership in Beaufort County District 4, prioritizing tax relief, local infrastructure investment, responsible growth, and public safety. Submitter’s Note: This StratML Part 1 rendering of Thomas Grygowski’s campaign platform for Beaufort County Council District 4 was compiled from the source by Claude.ai and lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part1.html. Thomas Grygowski for Beaufort County Council District 4 TAGD4 01296637-5e3a-46e8-af0a-07b152b90ff1 The campaign of Thomas A. Grygowski, retired United States Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer and pre-law student at USC Beaufort, seeking election as Beaufort County Council member for District 4 in the June 9, 2026 Republican primary. Residents of Beaufort County Council District 4 District 4 encompasses Port Royal, Shell Point, and parts of Mossy Oaks in Beaufort County, South Carolina — the seat previously held for three terms by Council Chairwoman Alice Howard, who is not seeking re-election. Working Families of Beaufort County Tom Grygowski understands the values that matter to working families — hard work, personal responsibility, and looking out for your neighbors. As Beaufort County continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, he is committed to ensuring that elected leadership reflects the long-term interests of everyday residents rather than short-term development pressure. A Beaufort County that grows wisely, protects its taxpayers, preserves its community character, and provides a safe and prosperous future for working families. 892bc0c0-bddd-4a01-9b01-f1c93de34218 To serve the residents of District 4 with the disciplined, straightforward leadership of a retired Marine officer, prioritizing infrastructure, fiscal responsibility, and responsible growth over short-term political pressure. a494984b-9b8a-4c03-b604-c636b1300fe9 Military Service Tom served as a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Marine Corps for twenty years (2003–2023), stationed at MCAS Beaufort. That service instilled in him the discipline, integrity, and mission focus he now brings to community leadership — along with a deep appreciation for the values this country was built on. Family A full-time girl dad since 2014, Tom is the proud father of two daughters. For him, most days look like driving his girls to their activities and making time for family. Beaufort is not just where he lives — it is where he is building a future, and he is committed to protecting what makes this community strong. Education & Public Service Currently studying History and Pre-Law at USC Beaufort (2023–present), Tom has also completed an internship in the Beaufort County Probate Court and is a member of the 2027 cohort of Leadership Beaufort — gaining firsthand insight into how local decisions affect everyday people. Community & Faith Tom is a member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, stays active swimming at the YMCA, and has a deep appreciation for American history and the principles on which this country was founded. He is proud to call Beaufort home and is engaged across the community he seeks to serve. Fiscal Responsibility “Lowering taxes at any time, in any way and any form.” — Milton Friedman. Tom embraces this principle as a governing commitment: every budget decision should begin with the question of how to protect taxpayers, not how to grow government. Fiscal Restraint Pursue reduction of the tax burden on Beaufort County residents and businesses at every opportunity and in every available form, guided by the principle that taxpayers are best served when government spends less. 18709660-8126-466a-a229-31cb16996d28 1 Beaufort County Taxpayers Budget Advocate for a lean county budget that identifies and eliminates unnecessary expenditures, returning savings to taxpayers at every annual budget cycle. 6a5f8ecf-289b-4f69-a1c0-5b512515addf 1.1 Taxes Oppose new taxes, fees, and assessments that shift additional financial burden onto working families, small businesses, and property owners in Beaufort County. 611d3f15-0d53-4e19-bd69-c6093ec14e25 1.2 Investments Direct Beaufort County revenues to local infrastructure and essential services, ensuring that money generated in the county is invested in the county rather than diverted to outside interests. 7bacb763-b76e-4547-a5c3-93587304b686 2 District 4 Residents Beaufort County Engineering Department Infrastructure Require that existing infrastructure deficiencies are identified and funded before new development approvals are granted that would further strain roads, utilities, and public services. 03be538a-7165-4b21-bc6e-435a10213103 2.1 Budget Allocations Ensure that county budget allocations reflect the infrastructure and services needs of District 4 residents, keeping Beaufort money invested in Beaufort communities. 4380cf8e-12bc-4523-99f2-5e9bfb7a9560 2.2 Growth Manage Beaufort County’s rapid population growth through disciplined, long-term planning that reflects community values and the capacity of existing infrastructure, not short-term development pressure. e381ef81-3ac7-41af-b21d-9f8554eec176 3 Current and Future County Residents Beaufort County Planning Department Capacities Require infrastructure capacity assessments tied to long-term planning projections before approving new development projects that would increase demands on roads, schools, utilities, and emergency services. 2c009d74-0324-4757-93d2-4874676ddb70 3.1 Planning Engage District 4 residents and community stakeholders in growth planning decisions, ensuring that development outcomes reflect the character and long-term vision of the people who live here. 059ec010-979f-4407-a388-b60f64189d1c 3.2 Public Safety & Quality of Life Strengthen public safety services and enhance everyday quality of life for Beaufort County working families by refining law enforcement coordination, community programs, and the county’s basic service delivery. 79325bed-183a-4be9-954a-09fe5477f937 4 Beaufort County Residents and Families Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Work with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and MCAS Beaufort to improve public safety coordination, staffing, and community policing across District 4 neighborhoods. b36504a8-a790-49f8-b4b0-4628e8afb6f5 4.1 Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office MCAS Beaufort Parks, Recreation & Services Support improvements to parks, recreation, and community services that enhance the daily quality of life for working families in Beaufort County, consistent with a lean fiscal approach. da3fcd90-e3a6-4442-855c-301b50eb9927 4.2 Working Families in Beaufort County 2026-11-03 2026-05-20 https://goexp.org/thomasgrygowski Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net