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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Chandra E. Dillard is a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 23. She was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

Dillard earned her B.S. from Winthrop College. She went on to receive her M.P.A. from Walden University. Dillard is the Director of Community Relations at Furman University. She served on the Greenville City Council from 1999 to 2008.

Education

  • MPA, Public Administration, Walden University, 2008
  • BS, Business Administration, Winthrop University, 1987

Professional Experience

  • MPA, Public Administration, Walden University, 2008
  • BS, Business Administration, Winthrop University, 1987
  • Director, Furman University Community Relations

Political Experience

  • MPA, Public Administration, Walden University, 2008
  • BS, Business Administration, Winthrop University, 1987
  • Director, Furman University Community Relations
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 23, 2008-present
  • Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 23, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Greenville City Council, 1999-2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Secretary, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Secretary, Ethics Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Environmental Affairs, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Committee to Review Candidates for the South Carolina Consumer Affairs Commission

Member, Committee to Screen Nominating Committee for Legislative Audit Council

Member, Executive Subcommittee

Member, Labor, Commerce, and Industry Commerce

Member, Legislative Oversight Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Business and Commerce

Member, Subcommittee on Real Estate

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MPA, Public Administration, Walden University, 2008
  • BS, Business Administration, Winthrop University, 1987
  • Director, Furman University Community Relations
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 23, 2008-present
  • Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 23, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Greenville City Council, 1999-2008
  • Member, Bank of Travelers Rest Advisory Board, 2007–present
  • Member, Genesis Homes, Community Development Corporation Board, 2007-present
  • Member, United Way of Greenville County, 2005-present
  • Lay Leader/Member, John Wesley United Methodist Church, present
  • Member, Epsilon Tau Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
  • Council Liaison, Greenville Housing Authority
  • Member, Greenville Housing Fund Board
  • Organizer, I-385 Taskforce
  • Member, Junior League of Greenville Community Advisory Board
  • Participant, Leadership South Carolina
  • Member, Leadership South Carolina Board of Directors
  • Member, Phillis Wheatley Association Board, 1999-2015
  • Member, Greenville Forward, 2007-2009
  • President, Conference of Black Municipal Elected Officials of South Carolina, 2006-2008
  • Member, Municipial Association of South Carolina, 2006-2008
  • Member, Generations Group Homes, 2000-2004
  • Member, The Alliance for Quality Educaiton, 2000-2003
  • Member, Greenville County Library Board of Trustees, 1997-1999

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Women Making History, 50th Most Influential, Deloris H. Oliver Service to Mankind Award, Greenville Chamber Athena Award, Alpha Phi Alpha Humanitrian Award,

Current Car:

Nissan Maxima

  • deceased

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Denzel Howard

Favorite Athlete:

Michael Jordan

Favorite Author:

Lisbeth Schorr

Favorite Book:

Common Purpose

Favorite Color:

Red

Favorite Food:

Shrimp

Favorite Movie:

JFK

Favorite Musician:

Luthur Vandross

Favorite President and Why:

Bill Clinton, he did so much for America, resolved the debt, created a surplus,

Favorite Quote:

In conflict, decide if you want to be right or make things work. Then act like it

Favorite Sport:

basketball

Favorite Type of Music:

all kinds

Favorite Vacation Spot:

anywhere near water

Favorite Websites:

google

First Car:

1964 Buick LeSabra

First Job:

accounts payable

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Visit the Holy Land

Personal Hero and Why:

Grandfather/Grandmother --- very wise

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

President Bill Clinton

  • Junior

Priority Issues:

Affordable & Workforce Housing, Public Education,

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

To provide my district with good leadership, to create good sound policy for SC

State Bills
Events

2020

Nov. 3
Chandra Dillard Campaign Kickoff honoring District 23 SHEroes

Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

West End Community Development Center Greenville, SC

Apr. 10
A DAY In BLUE

Wed 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM EDT

SC Statehouse, Columbia, SC