Genesis Bordner - Key Issues
A resident-centered campaign. Four priorities. Real results.
Horry County is changing fast. The question is whether our local government is going to keep pretending everything is fine—or whether we’re going to protect regular people.
Overdevelopment & Traffic
We are building faster than our infrastructure can handle. The result is obvious: traffic is worse, commutes are longer, everyday errands take hours, and the roads have become dangerous.
My position is clear:
If our roads can’t handle the growth, we need to halt new development approvals until infrastructure catches up.
What I will push for:
- A temporary moratorium on new development approvals where roads are already overwhelmed
- Stronger traffic impact requirements before approvals are granted
- Road planning that prioritizes safety, congestion relief, and evacuation readiness
- Open communication with residents in effected areas
Growth without planning isn’t progress. I'm tired of paying for this mess - aren't you?
Flooding
We live in a coastal county—storms happen. But the flooding many residents experience isn’t just bad luck. When land gets covered in rooftops, roads, and parking lots, water has nowhere to go. Runoff increases, drainage systems get overwhelmed, and the older neighborhoods flood.
Homeowners should not have to worry about every heavy rain.
What I will push for:
- Prioritizing flood prevention instead of reacting after damage is done
- Stronger drainage and stormwater requirements for new development
- Accountability when approvals lead to predictable flooding problems
- Fixing known trouble spots before adding more strain to the system
- Transparent reporting on stormwater projects and results
If we keep approving growth without stormwater capacity, flooding will keep getting worse. Are you willing to accept that?
Attracting Medical Professionals
No one should have to travel an hour for medical care.
One of the most common things I hear from residents is this:
“I’m tired of having to travel so far to get to a doctor.”
Horry County needs more medical professionals—primary care, specialists, and providers who will stay long-term. Access to healthcare is not a luxury. It’s essential for families, seniors, and anyone managing chronic conditions.
What I will push for:
- County-level strategies to recruit and retain medical professionals
- Making Horry County a place where healthcare workers actually want to work and live
- Supporting practical solutions like expanded clinics and improved access points
A growing county needs healthcare to match. Right now, we’re behind—and residents are paying the price.
Utility Abuse & Cost-of-Living Pressure
Essential services should not treat residents like a cash cow.
Residents across Horry County are being squeezed by predatory price gouging by our local utility companies.
Santee Cooper “peak pricing” hits families when they’re simply living their lives—cooking dinner, doing laundry, keeping the home safe and comfortable.
And GSWSA requiring a $300 deposit to open an account, then shutting off water when someone is barely late on a bill that’s often under $50? That is completely ridiculous!
My position is simple:
Residents should not be punished for needing power and water.
What I will push for:
- Regulations that prevent price gouging and abuse
- Fairer policies around deposits, shutoffs, and payment timelines
- Stronger public accountability and oversight wherever the county has influence
- Clear advocacy for residents, especially seniors and working families
I will shine a light on these abuses and I won't stop until we get relief.
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