Jim for Johns & James Islands
Listen to why I want to serve the residents of Johns & James Island
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What I will bring to Johns and James Islands
Intelligent, Sustainable Growth
We need balanced, community-informed zoning and development policies to ensure Johns Island’s infrastructure is developed wisely while preserving its unique character and protecting its natural beauty.
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Develop roads and infrastructure appropriate for expected population growth and density while protecting the natural surrounding environment. I will work with Joe Boykin and the County Council to find practical solutions to traffic and infrastructure challenges that are plaguing Johns Island.
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Invest in infrastructure for rapid recovery from storms and other natural disasters
Common Sense Leadership
As a Marine Corps officer and a dedicated Patriot, I have decades of public service and leadership experience in unpredictable and extremely challenging situations. I have a servant-leader mindset...I aim to serve my constituents by getting results through strong leadership.
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My training and experience have taught me how to find practical solutions and build alignment, and I will work with the City and County Councils to propose prudent policies and will vote in the best interests of our community.
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I will ensure we use our tax dollars wisely & invest in priorities based upon what our community actually needs.
(This picture does not imply any endorsement or support by the U.S. Marine Corps or the Department of Defense.)
Johns Island Will Finally Have its Own Strong Voice
I will act as your direct representative to the City Council to ensure that the concerns of our community are heard so we can decide what Johns Island looks like in the future.
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Instead of reacting, we must plan proactively for the future of Johns Island. I will hold quarterly town halls with residents so I can listen to the community and represent you on the City Council and advocate for our needs.
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Create a family-friendly environment: Invest in resources such as recreation centers, ball fields, parks & playgrounds and find solutions to increase access to the water for boating and recreation.
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Meet Jim McBride
Jim retired honorably from the Marine Corps as a Lieutenant Colonel after 25 years of active-duty service and seven overseas deployments. He moved directly to Charleston, SC, with his wife, Lynn, who is a physician assistant. Jim currently works for a remote patient monitoring technology company, which is focused on giving Veterans more options and better access to healthcare. Jim and Lynn both serve and deployed overseas with a faith based humanitarian disaster assistance response team. They are members of and serve at James Island Christian Church. Jim has one son, Orin, who is entering his senior year of high school.
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Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, attending Boot Camp six days after High School graduation
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Lance Corporal crew chief on the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter
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Attended Tulane University, graduating in with a BA in Economics
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Commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps in May 1997
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Winged as a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) in and Electronics Countermeasures Officer (ECMO) in the EA-6B Prowler jet aircraft
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Deployed with an EA-6B squadron once to Turkey and twice to Saudi Arabia 2001-2003 enforcing the 'no-fly' zones over Iraq, and then the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003; earned five Air Medals, one with Strike Flight “Combat V” for valor
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Deployed with Marine infantry in Afghanistan as a Forward Air Controller to combat Taliban; earned Bronze Star with “Combat V” for valor
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Managed the airfield at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, providing all airfield maintenance and support services to all military and civil fixed and rotary wing aircraft
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Led the infrastructure establishment and operation of a Marine Air Command and Control Center in Afghanistan
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Commanded a Marine Air Command and Control Squadron, led up to 600 Marines in austere environments, managing budgets exceeding $14 million
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Earned a Masters degree in 2019 from the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at Fort McNair
- Served on the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon, member of several crisis task forces, and was the lead Pentagon planner for global exercises
Military Award Citation & Evaluation Excerpts
"[Jim's] efforts were always on target. [Runway] matting projects, fueling of aircraft, and all airfield operations executed with energy, precision, and operational acumen. Can juggle multiple operations at once and meet/exceed mission requirements each time. Communication (verbal and written) far above his peers. Tremendous leader who mentors, teaches, and challenges his Marines; a terrific role model."
“Lieutenant Colonel McBride made significant contributions to the Joint Staff by building a network of trusted agents and partners ... to support planning and execution of the Chairman’s Exercise Program.”
“On numerous occasions, often while being engaged by multiple surface-to-air missile sites and anti-aircraft artillery firings, Captain McBride disregarded his own personal safety to maintain complete focus on the mission at hand."
"During eight straight days of intense enemy contact, Capt McBride's use of aviation assets was essential to the battalion's success. His professional ability and his courage, even while under fire and managing multiple aircraft overhead, allowed the battalion to [succeed] without suffering a single friendly [casualty]."