Georgetown makes history with a unanimous coordination to adopt the local hate crime ordinance

Georgetown County, SC (WCIV) – The city of Georgetown stood against hate on Wednesday evening after adopting her own hate crime ordinance.

With a unanimous coordination, Georgetown has now joined the group of counties in South Carolina, including the counties Charleston and Richland, who have adopted a hate crime ordinance.

The state representative Wendell G. Gilliard published an explanation after the announcement states that Georgetown had sent her community a strong message and explained that there is no place in our communities for violence or discrimination.

“I would like to congratulate all the chosen officials in Georgetown on today's history to get into South Carolina for” We The People “,” said Rep. Gilliard. “This unanimous coordination not only protects the citizens of Georgetown, but also sets a precedent and creates dynamics. Since more local governments follow the excerpt between now and January, we will send an undeniable message to the legislator in Columbia: Time has come for a nationwide hate criminal law law.