Another great step to protecting our culture and environment is the preservation of Ingram Dunes. Rosza Bill McClure Gene Ho Tammie Durant City Council (three seats) Alex Fogel Jackie Hatley (i). Why she is running: Why not, Prince questioned. Jackie Hatley, Gregg Smith and Mike Lowder are all defending. Fontana has served on council since 2013. He said the population is aging, and the city needs to start looking at how to support those people. "I know it was a long way to go to defeat the political machine that was in place but you have to start somewhere.". Elizabeth covers politics, government and business in North Augusta. Enjoy this FREE concert from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex Amphitheater. If you live in North Myrtle Beach, please make sure you vote on Tuesday, March 2nd. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) Voters in North Myrtle Beach will have to head back to the polls in a couple of weeks for a runoff election. Subscribe. Christian Boschult Those two candidates are Bob Lucas and Trey Skidmore. Gordon Best. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. He said he wants the city to be how he remembered it as a small child when he used to visit: lively and thriving. More refurbishing of our beaches will also help and buying existing private property to address drainage issues. This was completed by the beginning of summer. Fletcher isnt with either of the political parties in North Augusta but said he is a lifelong conservative.. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Bullfrog on Thursday, June 23 from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Anna Young joined The Sun News in 2019 and has spent her time covering the Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach governments, while providing valuable insight to the community at large. The City Council serves as the governing body for the City of North Myrtle Beach. Incumbent Nikki Fontana won reelection with 2,504 votes to real estate broker Jolene Puffer's 2,119 votes. There will be 10 people on the ballot. christian.boschult@myhorrynews.com. The coming $11.6 million UPS distribution center, to be located off Water Tower Road in North Myrtle Beach just west of the waterway, will move forward with any citizens' concerns addressed. Note: Since 2007, the City of North Myrtle Beach has not allowed any business to set up rented beach wares on the public beach. Don't knowingly lie about anyone With surrounding cities seeing ongoing development resulting in the detrimental traffic and questioning the quality of life for residents, how do you intend to deal with more high density development proposals as North Myrtle Beach continues to grow? The At-Large seat is currently held by Trey Skidmore, who was a special election in March to take over the seat after Bob Cavanaugh stepped down. This came after the race was sent to a runoff when no candidate . Also, identifying obsolete commercial businesses and buildings and replace with new construction or renovation is a good start to the ongoing commercial growth. A good example: We have a number of shopping hubs with very contemporary offerings and looks, and we have places like Main Street where an earlier North Myrtle Beach still thrives. The Sounds of Summer concert series kicks off Friday, June 17, featuring Fire Lake A Tribute to Bob Seger. He noted the Tidewater community, which he said only has one way in and one way out. Mayor Hatleys proclamation offers information about the role tourism and travel have on the economy of the City of North Myrtle Beach and the United States. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Also, finding a common solution for golf carts and cars would help traffic conflicts and improve quality of life. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Ten people are vying for a spot on North Myrtle Beach's city council. at once instead of in sections will lead to more level roads are just couple ideas that might help preserve our streets. If elected, she wants to tackle education reform. North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina. These are just a few ideas. Why he is running: Davis said the main reason he decided to run for council is because of the property tax increase approved by council last year. City Incident responders similar to SCDOT/Myrtle Beach to clear lanes quickly in congested areas. Be Nice. Beach Patrol officers for the City of North Myrtle Beach are noticing an increase in motorized e-bike usage along the sandy beaches. Copyright 2021 WMBF. A Chinese Cherry Blossom tree is named the tree of the month for June, 2022. SODA (Stop Off-Shore Drilling in the Atlantic) has done a good job of this but the public needs to become more informed about the potential threats that off-shore drilling development has and how it could impair our way of life on the Grand Strand. Council duties include adopting codes, appropriating funds and adopting annual budgets, levying taxes and issuing bonds, expanding the Citys jurisdiction through annexation, administering public lands, and enacting policies to promote the health, safety, and well-being of the residents of North Myrtle Beach. Dukes' previous experience includes serving on the Board of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce County Council District, 02 Candidates will face off in the primary in June. Troutman said his goals are to focus on infrastructure, to control growth, and to address safety issues on Little River Neck Road. Our city has taken on debt that will take 30 years to repay. The North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue Department presented plaques to five AFC members, and two AFC employees for their quick actions when a fellow member and friend went into cardiac arrest while using a rowing machine on December 14, 2022. Baldwin, III, Councilman Bubba CollinsDistrict: Ocean DriveMobile Phone:843-360-7597Term: 2021 to 2025Email: Email Bubba Collins, Councilman Fred CoyneDistrict: Cherry GroveMobile Phone: 843-458-1698Term: 2019 to 2023Email: Email Fred Coyne, Councilwoman Nicole FontanaDistrict: Windy HillMobile Phone: 843-267-9152Term: 2021 to 2025Email: Email Nicole Fontana, Councilman Trey SkidmoreDistrict:At-LargeBusiness Phone:843-591-6321Term:2021 to 2025Email:Email Trey Skidmore, Councilman Hank ThomasDistrict: At-LargeBusiness Phone: 843-249-2100Home Phone: 843-249-9236Term: 2019 to 2023Email: Email Hank Thomas, The City Council serves as the governing body for the City of North Myrtle Beach. The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will count the absentee ballots at city hall once polls close, according to the citys website. We will never be able to provide a parking space for every person who wants to go to the beach. City Council members each serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. Mayor Marilyn Hatley and council members Nicole Fontana (Windy Hill), Terry White. David is the lead journalist at MyrtleBeachSC.com, Newly proposed electricity legislation will likely cause rate hikes, Campaign Efforts In Place to Keep the Freedom Caucus out of Horry County, Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance announces change in leadership, State Director of the South Carolina DDSN Removed From Job, Horry County And SCDHEC Hold P.R. Mayor Hatleys proclamation offers information about the role gardeners have nurturing beautiful plant life and outdoor resources in the City of North Myrtle Beach and the United States, The mayor of North Myrtle Beach, Marilyn Hatley, proclaimed July 20, 2022, Sir Teddy Day, 12 Residents Graduate from 2022 City of North Myrtle Beach Citizens Academy. Preparations for a maintenance dredge in the Cherry Grove area of the City of North Myrtle Beach are underway. UPDATE: Renovations at Cherry Grove Park & Boat Ramp Continue, Paid Parking to Start April 30 Renovations at the Cherry Grove Park & Boat Ramp are coming together. Our paid parking program has helped us end the chaos once associated with oceanfront parking and it also encourages parking space turnover, allowing more people to park and enjoy time at the beach. Revenue forecasts are falling short. Stay Informed. Filing closed Wednesday for a special election to be held in March. This is an expensive project and I will work to secure additional funding so that we can accelerate the plans that have been designed over the past 12 years. Consisting of the Mayor and six Council members, each member has one vote. You have permission to edit this article. They went from refusal to silence. Platform: Halpin wants to make sure the city is financially stable and has a solid infrastructure, particularly for roads and schools. Thomas: Storm water drainage and outfall enhancements are a top priority for me. Incumbent Marilyn Hatley and challenger Wayne Troutman were up for the mayoral seat. As a councilman for NMB, expanding public is a priority. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Any runoff election will be held on Nov. 16. Lucas wants to make sure city employees are treated and paid fairly and that police officers, firefighters and beach patrol officers have everything they need to keep the city safe. Due to poor weather, the Sounds of Summer concert featuring Paul Grimshaw Band: Tribute to Van Morrison and James Taylor scheduled for August 19 at the NMB Park and Sports Complex is canceled. The North Myrtle Beach City Council consists of the Mayor and six Council members who serve four year terms. North Myrtle Beach residents will head to the ballots on Tuesday to vote for the candidates running for City Council. document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "© " + html; Were in a good position from a budget standpoint. The City has alienated tourists, upset local business owners and pissed off locals. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the Citys beaches. The city is currently working with the Army Corp of Engineers for approval to install non slip beach access mats from the end of the wooded access ramps which will provide easier travel through soft sand. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, February 20, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Chamber annual banquet, Johnny on the spot. Steve Harvey. Like my big brother. Stevie Huff is North Augusta Chamber of Commerces 2022 Citizen of the Year, and this is how those who know him describe him. The preliminary results came in around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and the official results were certified Thursday. The City has spent $26.7 million on ocean outfalls to rectify these and other flooding challenges and will spend another $12 million in Fall 2020. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring the Main Event Band on Thursday, June 16 from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Read on. Beach Services provides umbrella and chair rentals to residents and visitors starting in April through mid-October from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The City of North Myrtle Beach welcomed its first female Chief of Police and introduced its newest Associate Judge. This permit allows a business to set up tables and chairs on the sidewalk and allows the serving and consumption of food and alcohol in the designated area. The election is April 25. Myrtle Beach Candidates for US Congress US House District 7 includes all of Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Georgetown, Horry (Myrtle Beach), Marlboro and Marion counties plus most of Florence County. He is not sure the city is managing the influx of people and businesses well and thinks he could help. . | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy. Cherry Grove 1 Precinct - Chapel by the Sea Church, Cherry Grove 2 Precinct - Fire Station #4, Crescent Beach Precinct - J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, Nixons 1 Precinct (Grande Harbour Residents only) - North Myrtle Beach High School, Ocean Drive 2 Precinct - St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Wampee Precinct (Park Pointe Residents only) - Riverside Elementary School, Windy Hill 1 Precinct - Windy Hill Fire Station #3. More than eight-inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period. Hatley has served as mayor for 20 years, and before that, spent five years on city council. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, council members held an executive session. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free movie featuring SOUL (PG) on Friday, June 10 at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach. He said he wants to work with other councilors for the betterment of the city. The Sun News did not hear back from him in time for this story. Collins previously served as a planning commissioner from 2016 to 2020. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Two newcomers are challenging three incumbents for three seats on Myrtle Beach's City Council. The City of North Myrtle Beach is holding a City Council Workshop at City Hall on Wednesday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m. Departments. He also wants to focus on drainage and flooding in the city. By expanding pedestrian pathways and bike trails will make our town more user friendly as we continue to grow. We will buy additional land to create more public parking spaces, and we will continue to expand our already generous beach access program for handicapped Access. Six more are planned after that. 10 candidates file for North Myrtle Beach special election, 3 hurt in crash involving motorcycle near Surfside Beach, FULL LIST: City announces road closures for Myrtle Beach Marathon, Darlington fire captain recovering after cutting torch explosion, Panthers founder, former owner Jerry Richardson dies at 86, VIDEO: Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon gets underway, wmbf-publicfile@gray.tv - (843) 839-9623. He also emphasized that he would push expanding I-73 down to the beach. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met at City Hall on Monday, May 2, 2022, for a 7:00 pm regular meeting. Mayor Marilyn Hatley and council members Nicole Fontana (Windy Hill), Terry White (Ocean Drive) and Trey Skidmore (at-large) terms expire at the end of the year. The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will certify the election on March 4 at City Hall. A breakdown of those top salaries show the top earners as:. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Commission, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center Teaching Proposal, Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Committee, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Council meetings are generally held on the 1, Executive session may be held prior to the meeting. If you live in North Myrtle Beach, please make sure you vote on Tuesday, March 2nd. He said roads are swamped during the summer months and there is not enough parking. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I listen, I consider, and I act. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an Executive Session on Monday, February 13, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. We'd love to hear eyewitness The Barefoot Swing Bridge is operating under normal conditions at this time. The Sun News reached out to each candidate, providing a list of questions for them to answer in their own words. Local elections are coming up. Edward Lee Ramey: The paid parking program has been a complete disaster. The city will become the 15th community in South Carolina to require businesses to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags to help reduce pollution. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - Ten residents filed as candidates for a council seat in North Myrtle Beach during an upcoming special election. There are four council seats to fill. Fletcher served on the citys planning commission for 30 years, from 1986 to 2016. Friends, family, community members, and city leaders all came together this morning to recognize and honor fallen North Myrtle Beach Police Officer, Sgt. racist or sexually-oriented language. We have to strike a balance between what we are today that is familiar to locals, and what our tourists literally our bread and butter-expect in the way of dining, shopping, entertainment and other opportunities. Throw out a yellow ball with holes in it, add a paddle and take them to a court with four local celebrities, and you have the Pickleball with the Stars event. All rights reserved. I love North Myrtle Beach, what it stands for, what we have here, the people, and I want to be a part of representing the people on city council," he added. Over the last 10 years the city has been acquiring parcels of land from Windy Hill section to Cherry Grove Section close to the beach for public parking. "I love North Myrtle Beach, what it stands for, what we have here, the people, and I want to be a part of representing the people on city council," he added. Why the placement of your North Myrtle Beach parking decal could soon affect your wallet, Nature can be saved: North Myrtle Beach celebrates historic Ingram Dunes site. I will continue to strive hard to make sure we never lose that. Baldwin: When SCDOT built Ocean Boulevard decades ago, it was state of the art. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met at City Hall on Monday, May 2, 2022, for a 7:00 pm regular meeting. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022. Platform: Davis recognizes this term will only last until November and said its not much time to be effective. The filing period ended Thursday at noon. Even though the term is only for six months, he said he wanted to give it a try. Boards & Commissions. Making sure people feel safe to come here. Trey Skidmore with 3,380 votes defeated Bill Davis, who brought in 1,399. The City of North Myrtle Beach will once again host a free Fourth of July fireworks show at the Cherry Grove Pier. The expansion and or retrofitting handing cap access is often slowed by the need to obtain permitting form DHEC. Here are the winners: Marilyn Hatley has won reelection with 3,539 votes to challenger Wayne Troutman's 1,481. Young originates from Westchester County, New York and received her bachelors degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase College in 2016. Former SC governor, Trump ally Nikki Haley coming to Myrtle Beach as she runs for president, 8 things we learned from the Tyler Doyle 911 calls, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, son in June 2021, Alex Murdaughs attorneys say theyll appeal double-murder conviction, Person shot inside business in Forestbrook area leads to related death investigation. Occupation: Retired US Army and Dept of Defense Civilian. Now their throwing more money at a problem your elected officials has created like hiring a law firm to help with some expensive parking study instead of getting local businesses and the public involved. City Council memberseach serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met at City Hall on Monday, May 2, 2022, for a 7:00 pm regular meeting. Mayor Brenda Bethune had 3,289 votes to Gene Ho's 1,155 and Bill McClure's 1,153. This story was originally published February 27, 2021, 6:58 AM. [1] Federal officials The current members of the U.S. Senate from South Carolina are: To view a map of U.S. House districts in South Carolina and find your representative, click here . While we have seen our city grow over the years we have been able to maintain the family-oriented image in which I grew up. Hurricane Ian is expected to impact the City of North Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas later this week. Peoples perspective of this city. Richard Fletcher, who created the Facebook group North Augusta 20/20 after having served 30 years on city's planning commission, announced Feb. 28 that he will be a write-in candidate for the April 25 North Augusta City Council election. After this week's NMB candidate forum, questions continue about exactly where North Myrtle Beach City Council Candidate Trey Skidmore currently lives. You have permission to edit this article. Mishoe said he does have ideas for the city, including banning single use plastic, but he just wants to represent the people, which he said he now has time to do. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, August 15, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Cavanaugh, who spent nearly 20 years on council, announced his resignation in September. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. He wants it to be similar to Bourbon Street in New Orleans but more family oriented with street vendors and events. Ramey: Replace existing clogged filter systems. or anything. Then, they will meet on Nov. 4 to certify the election. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Cat 5 on Thursday, July 7, from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street. He wants to work to make sure the city has a sustainable economy year round and does not have to rely on the tourist season during the summer months. Experience: Law enforcement officer, in the US. But he is concerned about the current housing explosion, which he said builders and contractors are making a ton of money from. He is a principal at the Augusta architectural firm Cheatham Fletcher Scott and holds a Bachelor of Science in Design and Master of Arts in Architecture, both from Clemson University. Two incumbents and one newcomer in the North Myrtle Beach council race were elected Tuesday, according to unofficial vote counts. Richardson: Plans are currently being worked to improve the drainage and ongoing evaluation of the plan should continue. Platform: Conley repeated her statement about being an advocate for protecting lowlands and wetlands. City Council Members will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday July 6, at 1:30 p.m. City Council Members will hold a Special Called Business Meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. One of North Myrtle Beachs fallen heroes was honored today with a bridge dedication ceremony. All rights reserved. Platform: Nichols said he is focused on representing North Myrtle Beachs entire population and improving the citys communication with residents. No officers were hurt. They can be rented daily, weekly, and monthly and Beach Services employees will set them up for you. Platform: Lucas is focused on promoting small businesses and tourism. An executive session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Don't Threaten. Reach Christian by email or through Twitter and Facebook with the handle @ChrisHBoschult. Baldwin: Controlled growth is good, and we have that. The City of North Myrtle Beach annual Summer Concert Series begins on Thursday, June 2. Registration for parking is underway in North Myrtle Beach for residents and non-resident property owners. Parking is also a reason he wants to get involved. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Volunteers will march the American Flag, the South Carolina Flag, the POW/MIA flag, and Purple Heart Flag more than eight miles on the sandy beaches of North Myrtle Beach. J.O. Responses were edited and summarized for clarity and space. 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Here are the candidates for those positions: Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune (i) C.D. He received 440 votes in the 2021 election after running a one-week campaign. Her work has appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune and MinnPost.
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