Resolution asks governor to replace South Carolina’s public health director

The proposed resolution asks the governor to remove the acting director and appoint a qualified medical professional in that person’s place. The request concerns the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health and the person appointed to replace that director. The requested appointee should have no conflicting ties to radical political organizations or lobbying interests, respect medical freedom, and put South Carolinians’ health, liberty, and well-being first.

The proposed resolution asks the governor to ensure future nominees and acting appointees meet stated standards. The request covers future nominees and acting appointees for director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health. It asks that future leaders have a record of supporting medical freedom, parental rights, and religious liberty, opposing unnecessary government mandates, and putting South Carolinians ahead of outside political agendas. The request applies to future nominees and acting appointees for department director.