Brian Hunt
Candidate for Charleston · Mayor
Why I'm running
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Beyond the ballot: Three questions
We asked candidates three questions about mistakes, disagreements and changing their minds. Their answers offer readers a look at how they reflect on their decisions, navigate difficult situations and approach public service beyond their policy positions.
1. A decision I got wrong
Tell us about a time you made a decision that you later realized was wrong. What led you to that decision, how did you respond when you recognized your mistake, and what did you learn from the experience?
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2. Standing by my convictions
Describe a time you disagreed with someone whose support, approval or relationship mattered to you. How did you handle the disagreement, and what ultimately guided your decision?
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3. Changing my mind
What is one belief or strongly held opinion you have changed your mind about? What caused you to reconsider your position, and how would that experience influence the way you serve in public office?
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Where I stand on the issues
Candidates rated their agreement with five statements about issues affecting their communities, using a scale of 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
Charleston should be willing to use public funding or financial incentives to help redevelop major privately owned downtown properties that have lost tenants, even if doing so means less funding for other city priorities.
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Charleston should prioritize the rehabilitation of vacant and deteriorating homes over demolishing them whenever rehabilitation is financially feasible, even if that means fewer properties can be addressed each year.
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Charleston should prioritize funding for housing assistance, homelessness prevention and outreach services over increased enforcement of ordinances addressing public camping and other activities associated with homelessness.
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Charleston should prioritize stormwater drainage and flood-prevention projects over new beautification and recreational projects when competing for limited capital funding.
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Charleston should prioritize investments in housing, neighborhood amenities and quality-of-life improvements to attract and retain residents, even if that means reducing financial incentives for commercial development.
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Responses are presented as submitted by candidates. An unanswered item does not imply agreement or disagreement.