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On Monday, January 12, 2026, Seabrook Island Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-01, formally requesting that the Seabrook Island Road Improvement Project be included on the 2026 Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum.
This project is essential to protecting Seabrook Island’s only primary access roadway. Repeated flooding along Seabrook Island Road has created ongoing safety, reliability, and resiliency concerns for residents, emergency responders, and visitors. The proposed improvements would raise low-lying sections of the road between the Freshfields roundabout and Landfall Way, and would also include new roadside drainage to reduce flooding impacts. The Town has pursued Transportation Sales Tax (TST) funding for this project through Charleston County in both 2024 and 2025. While the TST program has generated approximately $3.4 billion for transportation improvements countywide since 2004, Seabrook Island has never received TST funding for a road or infrastructure project. Due to the scale and cost of this much-needed improvement, the County’s annual allocation program has not been sufficient to fund it, making inclusion on the 2026 Sales Tax Referendum critically important. Town Council believes this project is vital to the long-term safety, accessibility, and resilience of Seabrook Island. Inclusion on the 2026 referendum would provide a meaningful opportunity to finally secure the funding necessary to address these longstanding issues. How You Can Help Resident input matters. Charleston County is currently accepting public comments as it considers which projects to place on the 2026 Transportation Sales Tax Referendum. Town Council encourages all residents to submit comments expressing support for the Seabrook Island Road Improvement Project. Submit your comments to: [email protected] A strong show of community support will help ensure that Seabrook Island’s needs are clearly heard and fairly considered. Together, we can advocate for the infrastructure investment necessary to protect our community now and into the future. 2026 Tide Tables are now available at Seabrook Island Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road) and the SIPOA Administration Office (1202 Landfall Way). Residents may stop by either location during regular business hours to pick up a free copy. A digital copy (PDF) of the 2026 Tide Tables may also be viewed or downloaded on the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Website. Tide Tables are provided free of charge to residents of the Town of Seabrook Island by the SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM). For more information, please contact Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at [email protected].  The town is pleased to announce the newly sworn in town council. Utility Commissioner Jim Ferland was also sworn in. Members were sworn into office on Tuesday, January 6 at Town Hall. Council Chambers was filled with residents to welcome in the new council. From left to right: Councilman Thomas Hund Councilman Patrick Faulkner Mayor Bruce Kleinman Councilman Raymond Hamilton Councilman Darryl May    The town will host a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor-Elect Bruce Kleinman, Town Council Members Pat Faulkner, Thomas J. Hund, Raymond Hamilton, Darryl May, and Utility Commissioner E. James Ferland on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Seabrook Island Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road). The ceremony will be open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the event.  A committee volunteer fair will be held at town hall on Wednesday, December 10, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM.
This is a chance for community members to come out, learn more about each town committee, and fill out an application form if you would like to volunteer. The chairs for each committee will be there to answer any questions. Duties for the committees include providing recommendations to town council on matters related to each committee. There are meetings held once a month for each committee. Listed below are the committees that need volunteers:
Refreshments will be provided. We look forward to meeting potential volunteers on December 10. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Town of Seabrook Island conducted a municipal election to fill the positions of Mayor, Town Council Members and Utility Commissioner. The results of the election were certified by the Charleston County Board of Canvassers on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as follows:
Mayor (1)
Town Council Members – Two-Year Term (2)
Town Council Members – Four-Year Term (2)
Utility Commissioner (1)
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The town will host a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Bruce Kleinman; Town Council Members Ray Hamilton, Darryl May, Tom Hund, and Pat Faulkner; and Utility Commissioner Jim Ferland on January 6, 2026, at 12:00PM at Town Hall. For more information, please contact Seabrook Island Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at [email protected]. Charleston County will be in attendance at the town council meeting on October 28, 2025 to discuss transportation needs and plans for their sales tax referendum in 2026.
As part of its new Transportation Sales Tax (TST) planning process, Charleston County has launched an online public input form to gather ideas and feedback from community members that will help shape the future of transportation throughout the region. You can complete the survey here. Responses will guide County Council as they consider how an estimated $4.25 billion could be invested in future transportation, transit, and greenspace improvements if the existing half penny tax is extended. Residents are asked to complete the survey by December 1, 2025. The current Transportation Sales Tax program funds road and infrastructure improvements, public transit, and greenspace preservation. The online survey invites the public to rate the importance of each of the following investment categories for potential future projects: ● Roadway Infrastructure: Fixing bottlenecks, paving, and rural road safety. ● Transit Service Expansion & Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT): Improving bus service, access, and connectivity throughout the region. ● Bike & Pedestrian Network: Closing network gaps and improving safety for cyclists and walkers. ● Greenbelt Program: Parks, waterways, and protective land purchases that enhance quality of life. Residents can also suggest additional investments the county should consider and make recommendations on the allocation of future funding across key areas. For additional information you can go their website here. PUBLIC NOTICE Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone "K2," which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 PM on Thursday September 4, and will be completed prior to 7:00 AM on Friday September 5 (weather permitting). As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town's website at https://www.townofseabrookisland.org/mosquito-control.html. For more information about the Mosquito Control program, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.  Charleston County Mosquito Control spraying scheduled for Tues. August 19th - Wed. August 20th8/18/2025
PUBLIC NOTICE Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone "K2," which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 PM on Tuesday August 19, and will be completed prior to 7:00 AM on Wednesday August 20 (weather permitting). As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town's website at https://www.townofseabrookisland.org/mosquito-control.html. For more information about the Mosquito Control program, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.  The bike pathway will be temporarily CLOSED between Andell Bluff Boulevard (Marina Entrance) and Freshfields from Monday, August 18 through Friday, August 22. The section between the Marina Entrance and the SIPOA Gate will remain open. This is for Seafields and MUSC projects. Barricades will be installed to block bike and pedestrian traffic in the following locations:
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