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  • Sanford May Close Governor's Mansion Hodges Left Budget Cupboards Bare, Successor Says

    02/11/2003 5:43:38 AM PST · by Mamzelle · 3 replies · 199+ views
    COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Gov. Mark Sanford said he might shut down the Governor's Mansion for four months because most of the mansion's budget was spent before his predecessor, Jim Hodges, left office last month. Sanford said that he will either have to close the mansion until June 30 or raise private money to cover operating costs like utiltity bills, food and salaries for the 11 employees. If the mansion is closed, Sanford's family would continue to live in the private quarters but wouldn't have a staff and would cook their own meals. Hodges left office Jan. 15 to work for...