Priorities

Growth Management – adopt Land Management Ordinance (LMO) amendments which address density, building height, mass and scale and preserve community character. Purchase property and reduce dense development.

Environmental Protection – preserve trees and wetlands. Plan for future beach re-nourishment. Provide clean waterways. Implement recycling. Protect sea turtles and beach dunes. Continue implementing of organic first pest management policy.

Fiscal Stewardship – adopt budgets with no millage increase. Maintain AAA bond ratings. Make only conservative expenditures. Monitor conservative investment strategies.

Public Safety – invest in security on the beaches, in parks and parking lots. Provide safe passages for pedestrians and bicyclists on pathways and road crossings. Advocate for and fund traffic improvements for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Cultural Preservation & Investment – honor, protect, preserve and invest in Gullah-Geechee culture, history, neighborhoods and land.  Support Mitchelville Freedom Park. Celebrate and invest in art, music and culture.

Storm Water/ Flooding Management – prepare for and implement and Island-wide cooperative storm water management system. Adopt a Resilience Plan to prevent and recover from weather events. Invest in storm water system improvements.