Erin Medlin for Ward 1

11/22/2023

Dear Simpsonville, I love you, and I appreciate all your work and dedication on behalf of the campaign💙.

Disappointment may the feeling tonight, but joy comes in the morning.

Tonight’s outcome was decided by 14 voters. But in truth, tonight’s outcome was decided by the non participatory voters. Turnout for tonight’s election was just 4 percent of Simpsonville’s citizens. It isn’t the outcome we wanted, but it is the outcome we got, and we respect the will of the voters.

So all we have left to do is roll up our sleeves and get to work.

We won’t give up, and we won’t stop. I’ll hope you’ll stay with me for this journey. Simpsonville is our community, and we deserve a community that works together in good faith. My soul is at peace tonight❤️. We ran a good, clean campaign, and I know we have represented the community, my family, and my faith with honor❤️

Let’s wish the winner Councilman elect Chad O'Rear our best.

And say hello to your newly elected Shannon Williams, Ward 3 Councilwoman 👋

11/21/2023

Today’s the Day, folks! It’s a R-U-N-N-O-F-T!

Go Vote Erin Medlin for Simpsonville City Council!

Regardless of tonight’s outcome, I’m already a winner💙

I have met so many wonderful and passionate citizens throughout our community. I’ve learned so much about what matters and even what doesn’t matter.

Connecting with you, seeing the beauty and goodness of our little town warms my heart.

Simpsonville, I love you. Now Go vote!

11/20/2023

When you go to vote tomorrow, ask Legendary College Football Coach Lou Holtz’s 3 Questions he has for a Leader:

⭐️Can I trust you (To do what is best for the community)?

⭐️Are you good at what you do (committed to others and building community)?

⭐️Do you care about me (or is all about you)?

✅I have a lifetime of relationships built on trust and respect( and you can ask for references!)

✅I am committed to our community, and building relationships. I believe in leaving a place better than I found it.

✅City Council isn’t about me, it’s about Simpsonville. I have no motives other than working hard for our city.

Vote Erin Medlin on Tuesday, Nov. 21st for Simpsonville City Council🗳️

11/20/2023

🚨Our countdown begins-3 days till the runoff on Tuesday the 21st🚨

When I held my hand up and took an oath to run a clean campaign, I meant it. I don’t make promises lightly. But that was one promise I knew I could keep.

I am often reminded of one my former pastor’s sermons on how you start, vs. how you finish. He always said no one remembers how you start, it’s how you finish that you will be remembered.

King Saul began his reign with humility and honor, but later gave in to fear and shame. It’s a lesson I keep close to the heart.

Never trade what you want most right now, for what you want in the long term.

I want to finish how I start. I want to keep my promises, my integrity, and my honor. I want those who vouched for me, endorsed me, and believed in me, to be proud and know that I value them as well. And I am proud to say I can finish this campaign with a clear conscience and an open heart, before my family, my community, and my God.

My family deserves it, and Simpsonville deserves it.

This is a bit old, but it’s one of my favorite family pictures💛

11/19/2023

It’s International Men’s Day, so what a great time to introduce you the man that takes my first spot of favorite men (4 hold my ❤️) in this world. My husband Ben💙.

Men’s Day “celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being”.

And what a positive role model he is! He loves his family and works so hard for all of us and I’m incredibly lucky to have him in our lives. And while he won’t kill spiders for me🙄, I’ve learned over the years to appreciate and admire his ability to see the beauty of the world around him. He makes me a better person, and he makes our family whole.

This is one of my favorite pictures of us, from our wedding, but especially of him💙

11/18/2023

🚨Disclaimer🚨. No turkeys or wildlife otherwise were harmed here today.

As a cat mom🐈‍⬛, amateur birder🕊️and a plant mom🪴 I am a huge supporter of wildlife!

Winners just take a gift card to buy a Turkey for Thanksgiving silly!

Okay, Simpsonville📣📣. This is how you know I will move heaven and earth for you. Today is one of my favorite events, but I won’t be spending my day there because I am out working for you!

However, in honor of the Rotary Club’s annual Turkey Shoot, and as a bonafide SC political candidate, could you even take me seriously if I didn’t share a picture of me and one of my guns?!

Also, this shot (picture shot, not buck shot) was me winning my round, for the second time. It was “too close to call” so they called me back for another round😉

Like Dolly says “A peacock that rests on its feathers is just another Turkey”

11/18/2023

🚨Attention🚨

We have one more election scheduled!!

November 21st, be there to cast your vote for Erin Medlin one more time!

Check out my endorsements from Strong4SVL and Elect Jermaine Smith!

Every vote matters Simpsonville!

Reminder: A runoff for the Ward I seat on Simpsonville City Council will be held Nov. 21, 2023 at 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. All voters who were eligible to vote in the Nov. 7, 2023 election are eligible to vote in the runoff election, regardless of whether they voted on Nov. 7. All polling places for the runoff election will remain the same as the Nov. 7 election. NOTE: Voters in the Sycamore precinct should vote at Simpsonville First Baptist Church on 3 Hedge St., per the Greenville County Election Commission. Please direct all questions about the runoff election to the Greenville County Election Commission at 864-467-7250.

11/17/2023

Today is the last day for early voting!

And just 4 more days to Election Day!

Vote for the candidate that has already shown you she will put in the hard work💪🏻!

Vote for Erin Medlin✅. A candidate with a platform. A candidate with ideas and solutions. A candidate with the ❤️ and the history, that can make a difference.

I will work with every member of council, in good faith, and with a clean conscience.

Because that is working for YOU! And you can take that to bank as my Daddy would say!

No personal grievances.

No drama.

Just Service and Civility.

✅Vote Erin Medlin on Nov. 21st.

Pictured here: my oldest daughter (and first voter) at her Hillcrest High School graduation. 2 weeks later, and she still wants to vote for her Mama😜

11/16/2023

Simpsonville, I’ve heard you loud and clear these past few weeks📣

🛑Traffic, water runoff, growth, accessibility, our Parks and Rec, development, pets, zoning, and more!

You need a problem solver and a team player.

You need a Councilwoman who won’t make it all about herself.

You need a Councilwoman who understands she doesn’t have all the answers, but she is willing to put in the work to get answers.

You need Erin Medlin for Simpsonville City Council, Ward 1.

No hidden agendas, no personal gain, just a history of service and civility.

11/15/2023

See below for Election Day (November 21st) polling changes, or beat the rush and vote now!

Early Voting:

❤️Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
💙11/15, 11/16, and 11/17
🤍Greenville County Square

Entrance of of Howe St.
Follow early voting signs
(Voting will be in the old building)

Election Day Information - Polling Places

11/15/2023

“Leave a place better than you found it”

I adopted this core value years ago as a Volunteer Mom with my son’s Boy Scout Troop. Imagine if we all left a place better than we found it!

In addition to supporting our Veterans, I also believe it’s important to support our First Responders along with Teachers and their students.

Every year, through my civic volunteer work, we gather and distribute supplies for our local Police and Fire Stations, Constitution Week packets and supplies for our schools, and of course, our Veterans centered nursing home.

Service to the community is one of my values, and that‘s one I know we share Simpsonville. And we are always looking for help. The more the merrier!

(Pictured below are the snacks we distributed on Patriot’s Day 9/11 to our Simpsonville Police Department❤️🤍💙)

11/15/2023

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I have been teaching college English since 2015, and I love it. I can’t really show a lot pictures or share much about that due to privacy laws (following the rules and regulations are very important btw).

But this year I started working at the middle school my kids attend. I wanted to be closer to their day to day lives, and just be a presence. And if there is one big difference between college kids and school aged kids, it’s the pure fun and silliness.

The kids call me The Meg, short for Megalodon, and I LOVE it so I added this little pop it to join in the fun. All the cool kids have them. IYKYK.

11/14/2023

Check it out. Another endorsement⬇️

We’re almost there Simpsonville!!!

11/14/2023

Don’t be a Turkey and miss your chance to vote next week, on Tuesday the 21st as we prepare for Thanksgiving!

Early Voting Starts tomorrow:

❤️Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
💙11/15, 11/16, and 11/17
🤍Greenville County Square

Entrance of of Howe St.
Follow early voting signs
(Voting will be in the old building)

11/14/2023

My name is Erin Medlin, and I am a wife, mother, volunteer, and teacher, and soon to be your Ward 1 representative, all right here in our .

Some of my volunteer work is supporting our veterans, and I’m really excited to continue that work for our city. This picture, of my youngest daughter Violet, was taken last year, during our yearly Wreaths Across America Campaign. Our Vets are near and dear to my heart, and I know they are to yours too Simpsonville.

11/13/2023

and another reminder to never take yourself too seriously.

Early in this election process, in September, I was invited to speak at a local precinct meeting to introduce my candidacy. Almost every candidate was there. At one point during the evening, someone in the audience asked us to pledge to run a clean campaign, no name calling, no personal attacks, and no dirty business. Every single one of us raised our hands and made that pledge. As the election season comes to a close soon, I am so proud to say on behalf of us all, that this promise was kept. What a wonderful testament to Simpsonville and our community! Perhaps we differ on our approach and policies, but when it’s all over, we are still ONE community together. That’s something we can all take pride in for our

Also, what was I talking about here🤣

11/12/2023

Another flashback for your Sunday morning, and in anticipation of Christmas🎄🎄I found this old picture when I was looking for Veterans Day pics for my daughter school pics.

In the early 2000’s I spent a couple of years working as a houseparent at the Tabernacle Baptist Children’s Home in Greenville. My grandparents were charter members there, and this part of their ministry always called strongly to me. It’s one of my most cherished experiences. These kids are grown, many married with children of their own now, and I get the joy of seeing them through Facebook from time to time.

I’ve said it many times, here, and while door knocking, and meeting our citizens, but I remain so thankful to be a part of a community, and an election, where there has been nothing but positivity, no name calling and no mud slinging. We’re just simply better in community❤️

11/11/2023

A big thank you to all our Simpsonville Veterans, and beyond. Today and everyday🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

One of my favorite Veterans, my Mother pictured here with my Grandmother❤️🤍💙

11/10/2023

Friday and hopefully a little something funny to end your work week.

How I feel about photo shoots and run offs, and waiting for my “photographer” to finish her Pokémon go😂🤪

But don’t worry, I continue to work hard for you💪🏻

11/09/2023

I first met Skip at a Simpsonville City Council Meeting. When he and I met, I wanted him to know that from where I was sitting, as a fellow candidate, he and I were on the same page. I knew he wanted the best possible outcome for the city, and that is exactly what I want as well.

I am so appreciative to Skip for caring enough about our city and our community to take the risk to run his campaign. And I am thankful for his support in the run off.

Check out the Strong4SVL endorsement here⬇️

11/09/2023

A campaign so nice…we get to win twice!

I know I knocked on at least 500 doors, and I will knock on 500 more…because I’m gonna be the woman who works hard for you😉

Check out my latest endorsement from our re-elected Mayor Shewmaker⬇️

I don't give endorsements lightly. Typically you don't know who will win an election, and typically it's good to stay neutral because you'll need to work with the eventual winner. This time it's different. This time the choice is obvious. I am proud to endorse Erin Medlin for Simpsonville City Counc...

11/07/2023

You can trust me✅

I’m committed to our city✅

I care about you and our community✅

Vote Erin Medlin for Ward 1 today🗳️

If you see Garrett and his team today driving around, give him a honk and wave👋

11/07/2023

🚨Today is the day🚨

Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm.

The Erin Medlin for Ward 1 agenda is to serve the city of Simpsonville with Honesty, Commitment, and Integrity.

We’re better in Community🇺🇸

11/06/2023

Can I trust you?

Are you good at what you do?

Do you care about me?

I first heard these 3 questions while listening to Lou Holtz talk about his college football coaching days, and have since adopted them as my approach to teaching, in business, and within my volunteer work. These 3 questions helped me formulate the three words that I would use as my core values to present myself as a candidate for Simpsonville City Council.

I know that I don’t know everything.

I know I won’t always be able to make everyone happy.

I have been asked multiple times during this campaign to make promises on hypothetical situations, and I have refused each and every time. I don’t believe making promises on hypotheticals fall in line with my core values of honesty, commitment, and integrity.

Tomorrow is Election Day, and I am asking you to cast a vote for a candidate that has proven her honesty, her commitment, and her integrity.

These are my guiding principles in my work and my service. I CAN promise to work hard for you, to be honest, committed, and act with integrity, as your Simpsonville City Councilwoman for Ward 1.

Vote Erin Medlin for Simpsonville Ward 1 on Nov. 7th✔️

11/02/2023

🚨Just 5 more days until Election Day🚨

Do you have a voting plan in place? Need to check and see where you will vote on Nov. 7th?

Need information on early voting?

Login to SCvotes.org to view your sample ballot, check your polling place, and more!

The mission of the State Election Commission is to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote and participate in fair and

10/31/2023

🎃Happy Halloween🎃

One of my favorite Halloween throwbacks here! Getting ready for trick or treating, and hay rides at Heritage Park🎃👻🎃

Where is your favorite Halloween spot in Simpsonville?

10/30/2023

🚨9 Days until the Election🚨

When my husband and I bought our house in Simpsonville many years ago, the Ice Cream Station played a big part in our decision.

That probably sounds crazy right? You bought your house because of an ice cream place?!

Downtown Simpsonville looked a little bit different then, but the Ice Cream Station was front and center, and I loved the idea of being able to walk or ride our bikes downtown for some family friendly fun. I believed that the Ice Cream Station, and some of the other downtown staples like Carolina Olive Oil Marketplace and Exchange Co Coffee would attract even more with all the potential that Simpsonville had.

The Ice Cream Station is housed in the old train depot that is central to the history of our town. In fact, the city owns this historical property, and the Ice cream station acts as stewards to this downtown icon, a bit of trivia I learned years ago while attending a council meeting where council renewed the lease on the depot.

I talked about the Ice Cream Starion so much, that when my college girlfriends came to visit me, it was one of the first places they wanted to visit. And with good reason!

On the left, was a visit from 2016, and pictured on the right is one of my friends who visited in 2022, trying one of my favorite things on the menu, the Cheerwine Float.

What is your favorite menu item from the Ice Cream Station?

10/29/2023

🚨10 day countdown to Election Day, and long post warning🚨

If God be for us, who can be against us?

I recently found this old picture of my father, taken somewhere between the ages of 16-20. He passed in 2014, but I know if he were here today he would be so, so, proud of me for taking a leap of faith, and being vulnerable for something I believe in. Whenever I was anxious about some outcome or another, he would remind me “If God be for us, who can be against us?”

I don’t think God is “for” me in this City Council race, or any other political race or candidate for that matter. In fact, I know he isn’t (Proverbs 21:1).

But I do know God is for a heart of service (Phil 2:3-5), for honesty (2 Cor 8:21, Phil. 4:8-9), for commitment (Numbers 30:2, Proverbs 18:1), and for integrity (Proverbs 20:7, 1 Timothy 1:5).

And so I keep on keeping on, working hard and not knowing the final outcome. But I do know that when it’s finished I can say that I was authentic and honest, and kept my commitments and my integrity, and that my entire working life, has been a life of service to others, and that is what I can offer to my community. As I talk to voters everyday, I often say I don’t have all the answers, and I can’t make promises about what I don’t know yet, but I can work hard for you, and do my best to do my homework on every issue that comes before the council.

As always, I am Eager to Learn and Ready to Serve Simpsonville.

10/27/2023

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE boiled peanuts from The Peanut Company?!

If you haven’t tried them yet, you are missing out. Cajun and Hotyaki are my favorite, what’s your favorite?