Notice of General Elections for Town of Kiawah Island
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will conduct a General Election for the Town of Kiawah Island on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, to fill (3) three seats for the Office of Town Council. This is a nonpartisan, at a large municipal election. Election results will be determined by the plurality method. Term of office will expire December 2024.

The last day that persons may register to be eligible to vote in this election is November 4, 2022. If submitting a registration by fax or mail application, it must be postmarked no later than November 7, 2022. Voter registration information and applications may be obtained at http://www.scvotes.org.

Registered voters have the option to vote at a polling place on Election Day by early voting, or qualified voters may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots may be obtained from the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office. To inquire about the availability of absentee ballots, you may call 843-744-8683, send an email to absentee@charlestoncounty.org, or by mail at PO Box 71419. N. Charleston, SC 29415.

At 9:00 a.m. on Election Day, the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration office will begin the examination of the absentee ballot return envelopes. This process will take place at the election’s office, 4367 Headquarters Road, North Charleston, SC. 

On Thursday, December 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., the Charleston County Board of Canvassers will hold a hearing to determine the validity of all provisional ballots cast in this election and certify the election results. This hearing will be held at the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, 4367 Headquarters Road, North Charleston, SC. 

The following precinct and polling place will open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm on December 6, 2022. 

The Sandcastle: 1 Shipwatch Way 
Kiawah Island, SC 29455

There are a total of three vacancies for Town Council:
  • two four-year term seats
  • one two-year term seat (the newly-elected town councilman/woman will finish out the remaining term for the previous council member).

Candidate filing opened September 1 and closes at noon on October 3. All potential candidates will need to review and complete the documents found here.
Ground-Breaking For The New Sea Islands Medical Pavilion
On Thursday, Mayor Labriola, along with Mayor John Gregg, Kiawah Partners and representatives of the Medical University of South Carolina, broke ground on the Sea Islands Medical Pavilion, a new state-of-the-art emergency and specialty services facility near the entrance of Bohicket Marina.

The Sea Islands Medical Pavilion is scheduled to open in late 2023 or early 2024, providing faster, safer, and more convenient access to the most advanced care available in the state.

What to look forward to:

  • 24/7 access to highly trained board-certified emergency physicians.
  • Shorter wait time than traditional emergency departments.
  • State-of-the-art imaging and other technologies.
  • Emergency airlift services, if needed.
  • Enhanced access to MUSC Health's Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • Enhanced access to its dedicated, accredited Chest Pain Center.
  • Convenient access to primary care, select specialty care and physical therapy.
  • A new MUSC Health concierge medicine program.
Charleston Symphony Orchestra Following the Tour of Homes
Filling the stage with 60 exceptional musicians playing gorgeous symphonic music from Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven, and more, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kellen Gray, will perform a full masterworks-style concert. This concert follows the Annual Symphony Tour of Homes on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, a Charleston Symphony Orchestra League fundraiser. Tickets will be released on September 12 at 9 AM.

DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022
LOCATION: WEST BEACH CONFERENCE CENTER 
TIME: 5 PM
PRICE: NO CHARGE BUT TICKETS ARE REQUIRED 
Charleston County Housing our Future Plan
Charleston County has established a new Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization. This department was established to shepherd the Housing Our Future plan and to own its implementation. The goal is to create a county-wide comprehensive action plan to define the needs, identify strategies and chart a sustainable course for its work on the issue of housing needs for the region. The Housing Our Future plan will include roundtable interviews, neighborhood conversations, community workshops, and a survey to ensure the plan reflects the community's experience and desired approach to housing.

The Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization will host a public meeting on September 13, 2022, at noon at the John's Island Regional Library at 3531 Maybank Highway, John's Island, SC 29455, to discuss housing needs and gain feedback about the comprehensive housing plan.

Click here to view the full public meeting schedule.
Plastic-Free Waters Kiawah Island
The third annual Plastic-Free Waters Kiawah Island Sweep is among us! Join us on September 17 at 9 a.m. for a morning of camaraderie and conservation impact as we join forces with Beach Sweep River Sweep efforts. Everyone will gather at The Sandcastle to meet sweep partners, gather supplies and sign up for your sweep location. Dress for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle; a water refill station will be available. After the sweep, participants can enjoy pizza and refreshments. This sweep is made possible through Pam and D. Michael Wilson Plastic-Free Waters, a South Carolina Aquarium program aimed at mitigating plastic pollution impacts through outreach, community engagement and conservation fieldwork across South Carolina.

P.S.: An alternate Beach Sweep River Sweep location also leaves from Mingo Point that morning. Click here for additional locations.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathalon
The Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned intermediate distance competition featuring a .7-mile swim, 25-mile bike and 6-mile run. This race is currently the only intermediate distance triathlon in Charleston to feature an ocean swim.  

Race Date: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Event Time: 7:30am – 12pm
Race Venue: Night Heron Park 
Map: Race Map
Participants: ~ 425 athletes 
Phone: 843.768.6001

Bikers on Roads: New Course! Detailed information on when bikes will be on the roads is coming soon.

Safety: Deputies and race volunteers will assist with traffic control at all major intersections. Please use extreme caution while driving on the island race morning, giving bikes and runners the right of way. 

Volunteer: We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to encourage and support Kiawah Triathletes. If interested, please get in touch with our volunteer coordinator Erin Clabby at racevolunteer@kiawahresort.com.

For further assistance, please get in touch with the Heron Park Nature Center at 843.768.6001.
Brown Trash Notice
All brown trash must be placed on the curb by 7:00 am on Friday, September 9, to ensure collection. This will be the last paid pick-up of the season. *Please refrain from placing items curbside that you do not intend to be disposed of.*
 
What items classify as Brown Trash?
Lawn chairs, grills (minus propane tank), folding or beach chairs, beach umbrellas, mattresses & box springs (single or twin only), bicycles, strollers and small appliances (vacuums, toaster ovens, toasters, microwaves, coffee pots).

Please note that twice a week trash service will end on Sunday, September 11.
Predicted King Tides for September
A "King Tide" is a non-scientific term used to describe the highest seasonal tides which occur every year. Charleston's average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., but during a King Tide event, it can reach 7 ft. or higher. King Tides are naturally occurring tides that are caused by a spring tide (when the earth, sun, and moon align during a new or full moon, increasing tide ranges) corresponding to the point in the moon's orbit when it is closest to the earth, which is known as perigee.

According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, we can expect to see King Tides on September 7-10.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
State ATAX Committee - September 13 | 1 p.m.
Public Safety Committee - September 14 | 11:30 a.m.
Environmental Committee - September 14 | 2 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals - September 19 | 3 p.m.
Ways and Means - September 26 | 3 p.m.

Procedures
  • Town Council meetings are always live-streamed on the Town's YouTube channel. Other committees that conduct their meetings in person where the public can attend are not live-streamed.

  • Agendas are available here and will reference the meeting's location. Dates, times, and locations sometimes change. Before planning to attend a meeting, check our website.
(843) 768-9166