Bill Woolsey, a Professor of Economics who studied under James Buchanan at George Mason University, has been elected Mayor of James Island, South Carolina.

Woolsey has served on the City Council since 2002, and before that served on the Charleston Planning Board.

He won the election against 4 other opponents with 40%, including the incumbent Mayor Mary Clarke.

From the Charleston Daily-Courrier:

Fresh off his victory Tuesday, Mayor-elect Bill Woolsey said he'd like to see the town of James Island be known for more than the community that feuds with Charleston...

Clark remained mostly silent after finishing in a distant second place.

Woolsey says he'll serve as a part-time mayor, reducing the position's annual salary from $35,000 a year down to $15,000.

Woolsey has taught economics at The Citadel since 1986. He teaches Principles of Macroeconomics and Money and Banking.

Woolsey is a former member of the Libertarian Party, and served as State Coordinator for Ron Paul, Libertarian for President in 1988.

He is a member of Kiwanis, a Boy Scout leader, and Sunday School Director at his local church. He and his wife Kathy have been married for 29 years. They have two sons, one of whom is a Cadet at The Citadel.