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Military Veteran. Small Business Owner. Public Servant.

Vanessa Lech is an Active-Duty Military Veteran and Christian born in Charleston, South Carolina, who spent most of her young adult life fulfilling various Military obligations serving during the Global War on Terror, including the periods of the Iraq War and War in Afghanistan. Vanessa Lech also spent approximately 17 years as an Active-Duty Military Wife while supporting her husband throughout his Military career. Today, she and her husband remain married after decades of Military service and sacrifice.
Vanessa Lech worked as a Master's-level Social Worker for approximately 10 years. During that time, she worked directly with homeless Military Veterans, court-ordered individuals, and those struggling with various substance addictions. She served in both the public and private sectors, working for the federal government, local private organizations, and in her own private practice.
Vanessa Lech's Current Credentials Include:
● Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of North Carolina● Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management● Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)● Master of Science in Health Sciences with a Concentration in Public Health
Throughout her career, Vanessa has worked in both the public and private sectors. Her public service includes work with the United States Military and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She is the author of Veterans Affairs Whistleblower Retaliation (https://vanessalech.com/), a work she is particularly proud of because it addresses government accountability and the experiences of those who speak up when systems fail.
Vanessa lives in District 3, is a serial entrepreneur and small business owner. Vanessa is responsible for two family run real estate businesses currently operating in both North and South Carolina. Vanessa understands firsthand the challenges facing working families, property owners, small businesses, residents and Military families.
Vanessa is running for Spartanburg City Council because she believes District 3 deserves REAL representation.
Her campaign is focused on improving neighborhood quality of life, increasing civic engagement, transparency and accountability, and ensuring that residents have a meaningful voice in local government.
Vanessa believes local government should be responsive, transparent, and accountable to the people, NOT controlled by gatekeepers, unnecessary bureaucracy, or policies that discourage public participation.
As a resident of District 3, she is committed to ensuring that City Council serves the people and NOT the other way around.