Town of Honea Path..  Mayor Meyers said he never gave much thought to running for city office, but, he recalls, "A group of citizens approached me about it, so when the seat became available, I decided to give it a try and run for council. I’ve never regretted the decision. It’s a great opportunity to give back to a community that has given me a great place to live and raise a family. Then while being Mayor - Pro-Tem, when the Mayor's position was vacated, I decided that it was the right time to run for Mayor.  "Mayor Meyers and his wife, Jean, have two grown daughters, Angela Ragsdale and Jackie Tyner and four grandchildren. Even though he is retired, he is hardly idle.  Mayor Meyers says, "I like to be involved and, I highly encourage others in the community to do the same. People can get involved in our town by attending council meetings, volunteering to serve on boards and commissions, or even by running for an available council seat. The more involved you are, the more you appreciate your community."

Lollis Meyers has been a leader in the Honea Path Community for many years. He was first elected to the Honea Path Town Council where he served sixteen years.  His fellow council members elected him as Mayor Pro Tem, in this capacity, he served fourteen  years.  He was elected Mayor in 1998.  Mayor Meyers is "excited about Honea Path's future and proud to be an active

part of the decision-making process." A retired twenty four year textile employee, he has seen many changes in the textile industry throughout the years.  He began in the industry sweeping floors and ended as a plant manager.  Changing careers, he was employed by the SC Vocational Rehabilitation

Department as a Maintenance Specialist.  He also is a former merchant in the

Grants - worked hard to secure grants for several needed projects at no cost to the taxpayer:

               $6 million - to run 24" main sewer line to Ware Shoals, improving infrastructure

               $276,000 - sewer lagoon abandonment

               $216,000 - demolition of dilapidated buildings on Main Street

               $187,000 - Chiquola Avenue bridge replacement

               $400,000 - sewer line to B-HP High School, Design Ensemble, Mitchell Mfg.

               $638,000 - water, water tank, and road upgrade at Honea Path - Abbeville Industrial Park

Industrial Recruiting - More local jobs including 125 new jobs with expansion plans for the near future at Beverage Air, 30 new jobs at Burger King, 40 new jobs at SMP Steel.

Insurance Rating- Continue low insurance rates by keeping up to date equipment including three new fire trucks purchased within the last 16 years.  Insurance rates decreased from 7 to 5.  Continues to work to further decrease insurance rate from 5 to 3.

Recent - Grant money for new water storage tank, intersection of Main, Church and Greer Street renovation, convert street lights on Main Street to be more decorative.