Tom Fernandez
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Tom Fernandez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Vernon Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
Tom Fernandez is an American politician. He has been a member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 39th District, since 2024 and is a member of the Republican Party.
Fernandez spent his youth on a farm in Michigan. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Coastal Carolina University, a Juris Doctor from Charleston School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from The Citadel.[1] He has been a board member of Central Berkeley Fire & EMS since 2023.[2]
In 2021, Fernandez received a $315,000 settlement from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Fernandez brought suit against the agency for violating his First Amendment rights when they deleted his comment and blocked him on their Facebook page. After paying his attorney fees, he donated the remainder of the settlement to the Whitesville Rural Fire Department.[3]
