Issues

Max wants to make District 13 the best place to live and work in the State.

Having grown up in the District, he knows the people. He listens. He responds. He is accessible and accountable.

Max’s special interest in office will be the people of District 13.

LOW TAXES, LESS SPENDING
As a conservative Republican and champion of limited government, Max believes in low taxes and tax reform. Government spending continues to soar. Excessive expenditures create an undue burden on the taxpayer. Max will hold the line on taxes and fight to reduce spending.

MORE AND BETTER JOBS
Max will work aggressively to create jobs and spur economic development throughout District 13. Both large and small businesses add to the overall quality of life in a community and keep residential property taxes low.

NO LANDFILL
Max is opposed to yet another landfill site in Spartanburg County. Our community should not become a “dumping ground” for out-of-state waste. Max wants to preserve the quality of life of our beautiful District and protect property values.

Let’s put District 13 on the map for progress, not as a place to take waste!

MEANINGFUL ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM
While the federal government recognizes that protecting our borders is important, very little has been done to address the growing problem. Max believes South Carolina must enact strong legislation which will not only make employers accountable for their hiring practices, but also will require immigrants to verify their legal status before receiving any type of government assistance.

FAMILY VALUES
As a father of two and as a Christian, Max is a strong supporter of the rights of an unborn child and believes that the sanctity of marriage is reserved for a man and a woman.

PAYDAY LENDING
While the business has been a strong economic development and job creation force for our community, the payday lending industry needs regulation.

IMPROVING EDUCATION
Max taught 8th and 9th grade before going to law school. He knows the importance of a quality education. His wife, Eliza, taught at Cleveland Elementary School and then for several years at Pine Street Elementary School. Max is a product of the public school system; he is a strong supporter of public education.

He opposes consolidation and believes in local control.

SAYING NO TO SPECIAL INTERESTS
Max has pledged not to accept any contributions from political action committees (PACs) or Special Interest Groups when legislation impacting these industries is being debated before the General Assembly.
The Special Interests have a grip on our elected officials. Max’s special interest will be the people.

TORT REFORM
Tort reform is needed to stop frivolous lawsuits and exorbitant monetary awards. Max pledges not to roll back existing tort reform legislation.

REDUCING CRIME
South Carolina has the highest violent crime in the nation. Max will work to reduce this statistic by fighting for harsher sentences and tougher penalties in order to protect both the citizens of District 13 and the State. In addition, Max favors more severe DUI laws.

South Carolina can maximize its potential if you will “MAXIMIZE YOUR VOTE” and vote for Max Hyde on June 10th.