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Cayce City Council passes Hate Crime Ordinance
Cayce City Council, at its meeting Tuesday, became the first municipality in Lexington County to implement a Hate Crime Ordinance.
Councilman Byron Thomas was instrumental the passing of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Tim James said: “having an important law as this within our Ordinances reassures our community that we support all citizens; additionally it places another tool in the toolbox for our police department when investigating unfortunate crimes such as this. I am thankful to Councilman Thomas for his steadfastness in this endeavor.”
The Ordinance passed first reading by all Council members present
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