 Richard F. Cronin Elected
Isle of Palms Mayor
The residents of the Isle of Palms elected a new Mayor, Richard F. "Dick" Cronin. Mayor Cronin took the oath of office on February 12 and will serve through the end of 2009. Click here to visit the Mayor's web page.
The City will hold a special election on May 12 to fill the vacant seat on City Council. Voters should contact the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration with questions. The City offers a special thank you to former Mayor F. Michael Sottile for his service and a warm welcome to new Mayor Dick Cronin! |
| OCRM Contemplates New Setback Lines - Homeowner Feedback Needed!
The SCDHEC Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) has reviewed the position of the baseline and 40-year setback line for the Isle of Palms. The change in the location of these lines determines where structures may be reconstructed if damaged or destroyed more than 50%. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to review the proposed changes. OCRM has issued a notice of a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 16 for citizens to provide comment. |
 Beach Restoration Update - Sand Fencing and Dune Vegetation Construction Starts Soon
In April, the City expects to start construction on a sand fencing and dune vegetation planting project that will protect and build the newly restored beach. Although the primary construction of the beach restoration project is complete, the City will continue to monitor the beach for three years as required by the permits issued by regulatory agencies. On a regular schedule, the City will perform surveys and testing of the project area and the borrow areas. All results will carefully monitored and all work will be done in accordance with protections for sea turtles. |
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