RICHLAND COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS
In addition to County Council, Richland County voters elect officials for seven other public office positions:
PAUL BRAWLEY Auditor Responsible for keeping the County’s record of real and personal property as well as calculating individual property taxes
GARY WATTS Coroner Responsible for investigating deaths that occur for unknown or suspicious reasons in the County
AMY MCCULLOCH Probate Judge Responsible for issuing marriage licenses, appointing guardians to supervise the care of minors and incompetent adults, overseeing the administration of estates and handling the involuntary commitment of residents who suffer from various challenges
BYRON GIPSON Solicitor Responsible for prosecuting criminal offenses in the Fifth Judicial Circuit (Richland and Kershaw counties), protecting the rights of victims and administering diversion programs that serve as alternatives to conviction and sentencing
JEANETTE MCBRIDE Clerk of Court Responsible for circuit and family court operations and for keeping records of the proceedings of both General Sessions and Common Pleas Court
DAVID ADAMS Treasurer Responsible for collecting property taxes and receiving other revenues, such as state aid, and investing those funds until needed by the County
LEON LOTT Sheriff Responsible for maintaining public safety and carrying out law enforcement duties and activities throughout the County
