Important Dates for November |
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Town Hall Closure - November 11 | All Day
Board of Zoning Appeals - November 28 | 10 a.m.
Ways and Means Committee - November 21 | 3 p.m.
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Development Resources Page |
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The Town of Kiawah Island created the development resources page to provide complete and accurate information regarding the Town’s development agreements and correct misinformation about planned growth on the island.
If you have a question related to the Town of Kiawah’s development agreements not addressed in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), please email Stephanie Monroe Tillerson, Town Administrator, at stillerson@kiawahisland.org.
Click here to access the development resources page.
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The Intersection of Kiawah Island Parkway at Beachwalker Drive |
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This year, the Town completed a comprehensive traffic and corridor study, as well as an additional study of the intersection of Kiawah Island Parkway and Beachwalker Drive. This intersection was the Town’s immediate concern, and the study revealed its current traffic pattern would “fail” in the 2026 horizon years.
The Town is working with Kimley-Horn to design a two-phased project to assist with traffic. The project’s first phase was to improve bike paths along Beachwalker Drive (completed). The second phase is to rework the intersection at Beachwalker Drive and the Kiawah Island Parkway (underway).
This second phase adds an eastbound right turn lane at the intersection from Kiawah Island Parkway to Beachwalker Drive, which will help those turning on Beachwalker Drive avoid getting stuck behind vehicles going through the gate or reduce waiting time to turn right onto Beachwalker Drive. The plan also changes outbound traffic behind the gate from two lanes to one, creating a free-flow traffic situation. With these improvements, Kimley-Horn predicts much better levels of service and vehicle delays, which ultimately improves safety and traffic for the community.
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The Kiawah Island Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, December 6, 2022. It will include voting for One two-year seat that expires in December 2024. This seat is to complete the remaining two years of a four-year term that became open due to the resignation of councilmember Dr. Scott Parker, and Two four-year seats expire in December 2026. Click here for more information.
2022 Candidates
Candidate bios will be available on November 11.
Candidates for Town Council 2-year term (one seat):
Bradley D. Belt
F. Daniel Prickett
John P. Ross
Candidates for Town Council 4-year term (two seats):
Russell Berner
Dr. Ronald Curran
Michael Heidingsfelder
Maura McIlvain
Larry Wolahan
If you are a resident and will not be physically able to vote on December 6, you have the option of early/absentee voting.
How does early/absentee voting work?:
- Residents can request an absentee ballot.
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Residents can vote early in TOKI’s municipal election between November 21 - December 2, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at:
Charleston County Board of Elections
Voter Registration Office
4367 Headquarters Rd.
North Charleston, SC 29405
*Please note that this facility will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.*
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TOKI has once again partnered with The Blood Connection to help save lives and prevent the risk of a regional blood shortage.
Approved donors will receive a $20 e-Gift Card.
Date: November 18
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
Location: 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
Appointments are encouraged to ensure donors receive the best customer service; however, walk-ups are welcome. Help the Town reach its goal by scheduling an appointment today!
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Of the 8500 acres of land mass that make up Kiawah Island, almost 45 percent is composed of salt marshes. Twice a day, these habitats are inundated and drained due to tides. There are fewer natural events of more importance to Kiawah residents than the health and stability of these marshes.
What is being done to protect them in a time of changing climate? What is Kiawah's plan for the future?
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Thursday, November 17, the OUR WORLD Lecture Series will focus on the Town of Kiawah's Marsh Management Program. The speaker will be Nicole Elko, Executive Director of SC Beach Advocates and lead consultant on the Town's new marsh management plan.
3 p.m.
The Sandcastle
Program Coordinator: Madeleine Kaye
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Thanksgiving Food Delivery & Pick Up |
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Baguette Magic is offering Thanksgiving Delivery and Pick-Up options this holiday season. Evening deliveries for Kiawah and Seabrook Islands will take place Tuesday, November 22. All items come fully cooked with simple heating instructions with several holiday pies, sides and more to choose from. Customers are encouraged to leave a cooler outside to receive orders, if they are not at home during delivery service.
*Please note this offering does not include main proteins (turkey, ham etc..)*
Click here for further information and to access menu options.
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Holiday Public Safety Message and Tips |
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The Holidays are approaching, which entails extensive shopping for most. Online shopping during the holiday season or at any time of year-should always be done with caution. According to research conducted by the Nebraska Department of Justice, there was a total of 59,177 scams reported in the state of South Carolina last year. We encourage all residents to be proactive and become familiarized with the following tips below to protect yourself:
- Keep ALL software up-to-date.
- Utilize strong passwords.
- Make sure your internet connection is secure.
- Customize and use privacy settings when using social media.
- ALWAYS make sure your Internet connection is secure. Most public Wi-Fi is not. Refrain from making an online purchase while connected to public Wi-Fi.
- Use a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your browsing information.
- Only make online purchases from secure websites.
- Customize and use privacy settings on all social media platforms.
- Identify and block nuisance calls manually or automatically.
- Be wary of requests to update or confirm your personal information.
- Do not open attachments from unknown senders or click on links in emails/strange text messages in which personal information is requested.
For more safety tips on protecting yourself and your identity this holiday season, please email TOKI's Director of Public Safety, Dr. Craig Harris, at charris@kiawahisland.org.
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Sam Bush
Saturday, November 12, 2022
West Beach Conf. Center | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 (tickets required)
There was only one prize-winning teenager carrying stones big enough to say thanks, but no thanks to Roy Acuff. Only one son of Kentucky finding a light of inspiration from Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys and catching a fire from Bob Marley and The Wailers. Only one progressive hippie allying with like-minded conspirators, rolling out the New Grass revolution, and then leaving the genre’s torch-bearing band behind as it reached its commercial peak. There is only one consensus pick of peers and predecessors, of the traditionalists, the rebels, and the next gen devotees. Music’s ultimate inside outsider. Or is it outside insider? There is only one Sam Bush.
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Big Band Legacy
Sunday, November 13, 2022
West Beach Conf. Center | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $35
Jazz Big Bands ushered in the 1920s and 1930s swing era led by iconic bandleaders such as Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. The legacy continued with Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maria Schneider, Gordon Goodwin, and more. Each artist played a significant role in the development, innovation and popularization of orchestral jazz. The rest is history. Join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra as they present a musical timeline of the evolution of jazz orchestra with Big Band Legacy!
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