Clemson Council Member on Immigration

I came across an article on Clemson Councilwoman Margaret Thompson today and agree with her plans for the future of the Clemson and Pickens county area. She is actively perusing ways to better the community, by action not hot air. "The county has stepped up on immigration while others have kept their heads on the sand," Thompson said. She plans to run for Pickens County Council in 2 years and wants to focus on that. As a Former Pickens County Sheriff's deputy, Thompson said she wants to get involved in the county government. "I worked for the county for 25 years and I've always had a sense of loyalty to them. The county has always treated employees well and you just can't find that anywhere else," Thompson said.Thompson also has been lobbying across the state against hiring of illegal immigrants, and when her term on the city council ends Jan. 1, she plans to tour the state talking to municipalities, counties and chambers of commerce about the issue....

1945 Roosevelt Funeral passing through Clemson

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