Dunmeyer-Roberson announces reelection bid for CCSD District 8 seat

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson announced Monday she is running for reelection to her Charleston County School District Board of Trustees District 8 seat.

First elected in 2022, Dunmeyer-Roberson's seat represents the areas of Hollywood, Ravenel, Edisto Island, Wadmalaw Island, and parts of Johns Island and West Ashley.

"Darlene continues to be the change agent constituents in District 8 elected in November 2022," the release announcing her candidacy reads. "Her passion for education and her commitment to serving her community inspires her to run for reelection."

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Dunmeyer-Roberson touted accomplishments such as voting in favor of teacher pay increases, support of EL, and her appointment to the South Carolina Board Associations Board of Directors.

"I am dedicated to making a positive impact and fulfilling my responsibilities as a school board member. I have built strong connections with parents, students, teachers, administrators, and community members. Getting reelected allows me to further strengthen these connections and continue engagement with stakeholders to address their needs and concerns”, Dunmeyer-Roberson said. “We have achieved significant milestones during my first term and there are specific goals we still want to accomplish. Getting re-elected will give us that opportunity to see those through and make a lasting impact on the school district."

Dunmeyer-Roberson plans to hold an official reelection campaign kickoff event on Sunday, April 28, at Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant on Johns Island.