Richland County Council member Livingston to seek re-election in 2022

The former chair of Richland County Council has announced he will be running for reelection.

Paul Livingston represents District 4 on county council, which includes downtown Columbia and the areas north of it. Wednesday was the first day candidates were able to register, according to the S.C. Election Commission.

Livingston, a Democrat, has represented the district on county council for 25 years and is promising to prioritize economic development, affordable housing, mental health and investing in underserved neighborhoods, he said in a news release.

“I am recently retired and I can think of no better way to spend my new-found time than to pour myself into helping Richland County be a top-notch county that we who live, work and play here love to call home as well as a place that lures new people, industry and business,” Livingston said in the news release.

The party primaries are scheduled for June 14 with runoffs, if necessary, on June 28. The general election is Nov. 8.