Mayor Benjamin releases statement on Ethics Commission ruling

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in response to the South Carolina State Ethics Commission’s unanimous ruling that Mayor Benjamin was correct to not amend his 2010-2011 ethics filings:

“The South Carolina Ethics Commission’s unanimous decision has concluded what I have always maintained: that I complied with the law. I respect their decision and the rule of law.

“At the end of the day I’m proud of the fact that when faced with wild speculation and innuendo we stood up for the facts and, when it was over, the truth won out.

“I am deeply humbled and grateful by the support I’ve received from my family, friends and the people of Columbia as we continue to move forward in serving them and making our city the very best it can be.”