Greenwood resident Matthew A. Opaliski, 35, said he will soon finalize arrangements to run in the 19th District special election, set for Aug 3. A short but crowded race to fill the vacancy will now pit Opaliski against seven-year House member Joe Booth (R-Georgetown).
"I talk to people all over the downstate area including all of the areas in this District and people are craving new leadership with fresh ideas. They're ready as much as I am to shake things up a little and I look forward to doing just that if I'm fortunate enough to be elected," Opaliski said.
Opaliski said that he looks forward to the shortened campaign and another opportunity to show the kids first hand what civic responsibility and involvement is all about.
"When you see things that need to be changed for the better and the opportunity to effect that change presents itself you have a responsibility to act,"' he said.
