Meet Lynn Gerson

I’m Lynn Gerson, and I’m running to represent District 5 on the Beaufort County Council. From an early age, I learned the value of community, hard work, and service to others. Those principles have guided my entire life, and they are the foundation of my commitment to serve the residents of District 5 and all of Beaufort County.

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I was born and raised in Elyria, Ohio, a small working-class city that shaped my appreciation for perseverance and opportunity. After graduating from Elyria High School, I attended college in Ohio, married, and worked for several small businesses before relocating to California. Determined to continue my education, I earned an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Legal Assistant, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Law, and ultimately my Juris Doctorate.

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Over the course of my 35-year career, I specialized in workers’ compensation law, spending the last 14 years as a litigation manager. In that role, I oversaw and litigated cases and managed a statewide panel of 176 attorneys that I built from the ground up. My guiding principle was simple: always do the right thing at the right time.

Community service has always been central to my life. I’ve raised funds for the Ronald McDonald House, participated in 9/11 Stair Climb events supporting First Responders, served meals to people experiencing homelessness, collected food for Bluffton Self Help, and volunteered at local food distribution sites. These experiences have been both humbling and deeply meaningful, and they continue to inspire my commitment to service.

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I moved to Bluffton in March 2022 and quickly became involved in local civic life. That November, I was elected vice president of Democrats of Sun City, and in October 2023, I became president—a role in which I continue to serve.