​Please join us at Seabrook Island Town Hall on Thurs. December 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for our second annual drive-thru Holiday Party! We'll have sweet holiday treats, a drive-thru light display and festive holiday music. Visitors are asked to remain in their vehicles while attending the event. Face coverings are recommended, but not required. 

Once again, the town will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in support of Toys for Tots. Toy donations may be dropped off at Seabrook Island Town Hall beginning on Mon. November 29th, and will be collected through the conclusion of the drive-thru Holiday Party. 

For more information, please contact Seabrook Island Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at info@townofseabrookisland.org. 

Are you interested in serving on a town board, commission or committee? The Mayor and Council are currently soliciting applications from citizen volunteers for appointment to the following bodies:
 
Board of Zoning Appeals

• ​Two (2) seats to be filled
• Each appointment is for a term of five (5) years
• The board meets on an as-needed basis at the call of the Chair
• Each member must be a registered voter of the town
• Board members must complete a six (6) hour planning orientation course during their first year and three (3) hours of continuing education in each subsequent year
• Learn more about the Board of Zoning Appeals

 
Community Promotions & Engagement Committee

• ​Four (4) seats to be filled
• Each appointment is for a term of two (2) years
• The committee meets a minimum of once per quarter
• Learn more about the Community Promotions & Engagement Committee

 
Environment & Wildlife Committee

• ​Four (4) seats to be filled
• Each appointment is for a term of two (2) years
• The committee meets a minimum of once per quarter
• Learn more about the Environment & Wildlife Committee

 Public Safety Committee

• ​Four (4) seats to be filled
• Each appointment is for a term of two (2) years
• The committee meets a minimum of once per quarter
• Learn more about the Public Safety Committee

 
Public Works Committee

• ​Four (4) seats to be filled
• Each appointment is for a term of two (2) years
• The committee meets a minimum of once per quarter
• Learn more about the Public Works Committee

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If you are interested in being considered for appointment, please submit a Volunteer Application Form by clicking the link below:​

​Applications will be kept on file with the Town Clerk for a period of two years. ​​​If you have any questions about volunteering with the town, please contact us by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org.

The Town of Seabrook Island values equity and inclusion and seeks to appoint board, commission and committee members that reflect the diversity of our community. The Town of Seabrook Island does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, age, race, color, national origin, religion, military/veteran status, or disability

A portion of the eastbound (outbound) lane of Seabrook Island Road will be temporarily closed from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Fri. November 12th, due to the presence of water pumping equipment. During these times, Seabrook Island Road will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic. 

Beginning Sunday, November 14th, a portion of the eastbound (outbound) lane of Seabrook Island Road will be closed due to construction of a new turn lane into the future Seafields senior living community. This phase of construction is expected to be completed by Thursday, November 18th (weather permitting).

Construction activities between November 14th-18th will take place during the evening and overnight hours (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM). During these times, Seabrook Island Road will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic.

Motorists are encouraged to allow additional time if traveling to and from Seabrook Island while workers are present. Drivers should also be prepared to stop when instructed by flaggers. 

To report an issue while workers are present, please contact Town Hall at by phone at (843) 768-5321 or by email at jcronin@townofseabrookisland.org. ​

The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will conduct a General Election within the Town of Seabrook Island on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 to fill one (1) seat for the office of Mayor, four (4) Town Council seats, and one (1) seat for the office of Utility Commissioner. This is a nonpartisan, at-large municipal election. Election results for each position will be determined by the plurality method.

The term of office for the Mayor and members of Town Council will begin in January 2022 and expire in January 2024. The term of office for the position of Utility Commissioner will begin in January 2022 and expire in January 2028. 

Candidates

Filing for the Town of Seabrook Island's municipal election closed on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 12:00 pm. The following individuals have filed to run as candidates:

Candidates for Mayor - One (1) Seat Available:

• John Gregg -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)

Candidates for Town Council - Four (4) Seats Available:

• Jeri Finke -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)
• Patricia Fox -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)
• Barry R. Goldstein -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)
• Dan Kortvelesy -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)
• Sharon Welch -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)

Candidates for Utility Commission - One (1) Seat Available:

• Lee Vancini -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)

Polling Place

​The following polling place will be open on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m:

• SIPOA Lake House: 2319 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455

Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Voter ID Requirements

Please note that statewide photo ID requirements will apply. When voting in person, you will be asked to show one of the following types of photo ID at your polling place:

• SC Driver's License
• SC Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card
• SC Voter Registration Card with Photo
• Federal Military ID
• US Passport

Click here to learn more about photo ID requirements.

Absentee Voting

Registered voters who cannot vote in person may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots may be obtained from the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration. Individuals who wish to vote absentee may call (843) 744-8683 or send an email to absentee@charlestoncounty.org to inquire about the availability of absentee ballots.

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

Election Certification

On Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 9:20 a.m., the Charleston County Board of Canvassers will hold a public hearing at the elections office, 4367 Headquarters Road, North Charleston, SC, to determine the validity of all ballots challenged in this election, and certify election results.    

Useful Links

• Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration
• ​South Carolina Election Commission
• South Carolina State Ethics Commission