The South Carolina State Ethics Commission has determined there is probable cause that Allison Love, Vice-Chair of the York County Council, used her official position to obtain an economic interest for a business with which she is associated.
According to the notice of hearing, Councilwoman Love voted to approve nine expenditures as a member of York County Council between December 16, 2019, and June 23, 2023. The nine expenditures totaled $413,799.00 and were all awarded to the Nation Ford Land Trust.
Per the latest Financial Report (Form 990) of the Nation Ford Land Trust filed with the South Carolina Secretary of State Office, Allison Love is a Director of the Nation Ford Land Trust but received no reportable compensation from the organization.
A public hearing is scheduled for August 15, 2024, at 9:30 AM at the State Ethics Commission hearing room located at 21 Executive Drive, Suite 150, Columbia, SC. The hearing is open to the public.
The Tega Cay Sun has reached out to Councilwoman Love for comment. Councilwoman Love did share a post on her Facebook page addressing this issue.
The South Carolina State Ethics Commission Notice of Hearing is provided below for reference, and the Nation Ford Land Trust Form 990 is available here.
This is a developing story: We’ll give updates on the situation as we learn more.
