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The Joe Kernell Employment Contracts – PART 1
Where there is a WILL, there is a WAY.
OK friends … this one is a homework assignment.
Joe Kernell has served as Greenville County Administrator since 2004. Over that time, he has become one of the most controversial figures in local Greenville politics. Despite repeated calls over the years—if not the past decade—to “make a change,” Kernell remains in place.
So what’s going on?
The 2024 County Council elections brought significant turnover, with four new members (out of twelve total) campaigning – at least in part – on removing Kernell. Yet, just before those new members were sworn in, his contract was renewed on December 3, 2024.
Then it happened again.
On January 20, 2026, Kernell’s contract was extended for an additional 18 months—reportedly as a “final” extension. Voters were told Council had no real option but to approve the extension.
But does that actually make sense?
Remember: Watch what they DO, not what they SAY.
So here’s the assignment:
Below are the employment contracts for Kernell dating back to 2006. Many of you have legal or human resources backgrounds. Take a close look and tell us what you see.
Is there – or was there – a way out of these contracts?
We’re told the answer is no. That Council’s hands were tied.
But as we often say: where there is a WILL, there is a WAY.
So the real question becomes:
Was there simply no will to replace Kernell?
Send us your thoughts: team@mySCGOP.com
THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS:
November 15, 2006 (HERE):
December 7, 2011 (HERE):
March 13, 2019 (HERE):
March 5, 2024 (HERE):
December 3, 2024 (HERE):
January 20, 2026 (HERE):
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THIS WEEK’S UPDATE: The TEAM was on assignment this Friday with EXIT POLLING going on for the US Senate Special GOP Primary … and others at a MEDIA CONFERENCE … so 1st Vice Chair Emerson Cooke was filling in, Chief of Staff Olga Lisinska was remote, and our TECH TEAM was doing what they do leading the way.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 3 days (US Senate Primary)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 87 days (Election Day)
Monday, March 1, 2027 – 205 days (ReOrg 2027)
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2028 – 567 days (est. ’28 Republican PPP)
Tuesday, June 13, 2028 – 675 days (’28 PRIMARIES)
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THIS WEEK’S UPDATE: Today we had some hard discussions. Do you / want to WIN? Or do you just want to COMPLAIN? It is a serious question as one thing we have observed over the years is that grassroots conservatives often ONLY WANT TO COMPLAIN!!! Why? Because WINNING is hard work. WINNING takes dicipline. Winning is all about ACTION, ACTION, ACTION … and WINNERS never quit (while quitters never win). Folks, this us America’s 250th. Our founding fathers riskeds and often sacraficed it all – lives, fortunes and sacred honor!!! Sure, they complained, they fought with each other, they were scared, tired, and beat down … but they never quit. They ORGANIZED, ORGANIZED, ORGANIZED … and they WON. The American Revolutionary War lasted for 8 years, 4 months, and 15 days. It began on April 19, 1775, and ended on September 3, 1783. Rome was not created in a day, and some have been fighting this fight for more than 8 years, 4 months, and 15 days … but WE DON’T QUIT.
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Countdowns (as of 08/01/2026):
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 10 days (US Senate Primary)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 94 days (Election Day)
Monday, March 1, 2027 – 212 days (ReOrg 2027)
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2028 – 574 days (est. ’28 Republican PPP)
Tuesday, June 13, 2028 – 682 days (’28 PRIMARIES)
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Countdowns (as of 07/25/2026):
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 17 days (US Senate Primary)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 101 days (Election Day)
Monday, March 1, 2027 – 219 days (ReOrg 2027)
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Countdowns (as of 07/18/2026):
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 24 days (US Senate Primary)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 108 days (Election Day)
Monday, March 1, 2027 – 226 days (ReOrg 2027)
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2028 – 588 days (est. ’28 Republican PPP)
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