Political activists and other community members who've grown disgruntled with the current field of politicians in Myrtle Beach say a voter registration drive has yielded more than 1,000 new voters.
"We've had anyone from 18 years old to 87 years old register to vote because they want their voices to be heard," said Tricia Cunningham who has spent the past five months looking for new voters.
"A year and a half ago, the (Myrtle Beach) city council ... and mayor launched an attack against tourists," Cunningham said as she walked the streets of Myrtle Beach Saturday.
Cunningham is a member of H.E.L.P. which stands for Help Eliminate Lousy Politicians.
H.E.L.P. formed in the wake of the city's 15 new ordinances that were aimed at ridding Myrtle Beach of the May motorcycle rallies.
Cunningham said while she is a member of H.E.L.P., her efforts have been mainly her own, and she said she feels confident the registration drive will be enough to oust Mayor John Rhodes and three other council members.
Even if that doesn't happen, however, Cunningham says she will be satisfied that the people will be heard.
"Whether the incumbents stay where they're at or (whether) new positions are filled, the bottom line is the people want to be heard, and they will be heard on November 3."
City Spokesman Mark Kruea said the city does not oppose the registration drive. He said it's a good thing anytime a new voter is signed up.
