Notice is hereby given that the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will conduct the General Election for the Town of Seabrook Island on Tuesday, November 04, 2025. Any person wishing to vote in this election must register no later than Sunday, October 05, 2025. Voter registration by mail forms will be accepted if postmarked by Monday, October 06, 2025. 

Candidate Filing

Candidate filing opens at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 06, 2025 and filing closes at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 05, 2025. The offices, fees, and requirements are listed below.

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Candidates must electronically file a Campaign Disclosure form with the State Ethics Commission. Forms and information at http://ethics.sc.gov. Contact the State Ethics Commission for inquiries at 803-253-4192.

Early Voting

Early voting begins on Monday, October 20, 2025 and ends on Friday, October 31, 2025. Early voting centers, listed below, will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday). 

• Downtown Main Library - 68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
• Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections Headquarters - 4340 Corporate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405
• Baxter-Patrick James Island Library - 1858 S Grimball Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
• Essex Village Church of Christ - 736 Savage Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
• Mt. Pleasant Seacoast Church - 750 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Absentee Ballot Examination

Absentee ballot return envelopes will be examined by the County Board of Voter Registration and Elections at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 03, 2025, at the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections office located at 4340 Corporate Rd., North Charleston, SC 29405.

Provisional Ballot Hearing

A hearing will be held to determine the validity of all provisional ballots cast in this election by the County Board of Canvassers at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 06, 2025. This hearing will take place at the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections office at 4340 Corporate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405.

Election Day 

Polling locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Always check your polling place at scVOTES.gov prior to the election.

• Precinct: Seabrook
• Polling Place: Seabrook Island Lake House

• Address: 2319 Seabrook Island Road

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Seabrook Island held a public hearing on four proposed ordinances related to Short-Term Rental Units within the town. A video from the public hearing may be accessed below. 

Town Council will give first reading consideration to all four ordinances during a Special Called meeting on Mon. October 28, 2024, at 9:30 AM. The meeting will take place at Kiawah Island Town Hall (4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway) and will be open to the public. Copies of each of the four ordinances may be viewed below.

Ordinance 2024-06: An ordinance amending the Development Standards Ordinance for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Article 2, General Provisions; Section 2.1, General Compliance; so as to repeal subsection (e) pertaining to the placement and storage of trash, litter, and junk on premises within the town; Article 8; Seabrook Island Road Overlay District; so as to rename the title of the article to “Overlay Districts” and to incorporate provisions related to the establishment of a Short-Term Rental Overlay District; Article 9, Conditional Use Requirements; Section 9.4, Specific Use Requirements; Subsection O, Short-Term Rental; so as to amend the conditional use requirements for short-term rental units operating within the Town; Article 12; Parking and Loading; Section 12.4, Design Requirements; Subsection B, Parking Construction and Development; Paragraph 7, Lighting; so as to amend the reference to the correct subsection; and Appendix E, Fee Schedule; so as to update the schedule of fees to reflect changes relating to permitting requirements and procedures for short-term rental units within the town

• Click here to view Ordinance 2024-06 (Clean Version)
• Click here to view Ordinance 2024-06 (Redline Version)

Ordinance 2024-07: An ordinance amending the Official Zoning District Map of the Town of Seabrook Island to reflect the location of the Short-Term Rental Overlay District

• Click here to view Ordinance 2024-07
• Click here to view Proposed Short-Term Rental Overlay District Map

Ordinance 2024-08: An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island; Chapter 8, Businesses and Business Regulations; Article I, Business License; Section 8-21, Classification and Rates; so as to amend the rates for class 9.2 businesses (Short-Term Rental Units) for the License Year beginning May 1, 2025

• Click here to view Ordinance 2024-08 (Clean Version)
• Click here to view Ordinance 2024-08 (Redline Version)

Ordinance 2024-09: An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Chapter 18, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions; so as to establish regulations pertaining to trash, litter and debris; illegal dumping; the parking of vehicles and equipment; the operation of small unmanned aircraft; and other matters related thereto

• Click here to view Ordinance 2024-09 (Clean Version)
• Click here to view Ordinance 2024-09 (Redline Version)

​The town will host a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor-Elect Bruce Kleinman, Town Council Members Dan Kortvelesy, Raymond Hamilton, Darryl May, Gordon Weis, and Utility Commissioner Robert Aaron on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, 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.

For more information, please contact Seabrook Island Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at [email protected]. ​

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:

​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 [email protected]. 

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.

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 [email protected].

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

The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will bring its satellite voting unit (SVU) to Seabrook Island prior to the town’s general election in November. Registered voters who meet the qualifications for voting absentee may vote at the SVU at following date, time and location:

• Date: October 22, 2021
• Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Location: Seabrook Island Town Hall – Parking Lot (2001 Seabrook Island Road)

Individuals who wish to vote absentee must be a registered voter and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Students, their spouses and dependents residing with them
• Members of the Armed Forces, Merchant Marines, Red Cross, USO, government employees, their spouses and dependents residing with them
• Overseas citizens
• For reasons of employment will not be able to vote on election day
• Physically disabled persons
• Persons on vacation
• Persons age 65 or older
• Persons admitted to the hospital as emergency patients on day of election or at least four days prior to the election
• Electors with a death or funeral in the family within 3 days before the election
• Persons confined to a jail or pre-trial facility pending disposition of arrest or trial
• Persons attending sick or physically disabled persons
• Persons serving as jurors in a state or federal court on election day
• Certified poll watchers and poll managers

Voters do not need to complete an application prior to arrival at the SVU. 

For more information, please contact the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration at (843) 744-VOTE (8683). 

The Town of Seabrook Island will host a Development Standards Ordinance (DSO) Open House meeting on Mon. August 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The meeting will take place at Seabrook Island Town Hall, 2001 Seabrook Island Road.

During the meeting, attendees will hear a brief overview from the project consultant (PLB Planning Group) about the town’s efforts over the last two years to review and update its DSO, as well as a summary of the goals and objectives of the new ordinance. The town’s Zoning Administrator will present a draft of the town’s new Zoning Map and will summarize the planned transition from the old zoning districts to the new. Following presentations, town officials and the project consultant will be on hand to answer questions and hear feedback from meeting attendees. 

The town is offering six ways to participate in the upcoming Open House:

​Copies of the draft DSO, proposed Zoning Map, Zoning Transition Summary and other materials may be found at https://www.townofseabrookisland.org/dso-open-house.html.

For more information, please call (843) 768-9121 or email [email protected]

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will conduct a General Election 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. 

The last day that persons may register to be eligible to vote in this election is October 2, 2021. If submitting a registration by mail application, it must be post marked no later than October 2, 2021.  

A Statement of Economic Interest form must be filed electronically (on-line) at http://ethics.sc.gov prior to filing a Statement of Candidacy and or Petition. Those requiring electronic filing assistance may contact the South Carolina State Ethics Commission at 803-253-4192.

Candidate filing opens noon on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and closes 12:00 noon Friday, September 3, 2021. There are no filing fees for the office of Mayor, Town Council and Utility Commission. 

Residents desiring to file as a candidate for the office of Mayor, Town Council and Utility Commission must file a Statement of Candidacy with the Town Clerk/Treasurer at Seabrook Island Town Hall, 2001 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC. Additional information may be obtained by calling 843-768-5320. Office business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

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.  You may call 843-744-8683 or send an email to [email protected] 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.  

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.    

This municipal election will be held under the new rules for providing Photo ID at the polling place fixed by law in this county. The following precinct and polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.:     

The Mayor and Council of the Town of Seabrook Island recognize the value of prioritizing its strategic goals and objectives in order to articulate a shared vision for future actions to be taken by Council and to ensure the most efficient and effective use of limited public resources.

On March 12, 2019, the Mayor and Council participated in a strategic planning workshop facilitated by a representative of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The purpose of this workshop was to identify and rank the town’s strategic priorities for 2019-20

On March 26, 2019, Seabrook Island Town Council adopted Resolution 2019-12, entitled "A resolution to adopt the Town of Seabrook Island's Strategic Priorities for 2019-20." 

Below is a summary of the town's strategic priorities for 2019-20:

​View Resolution 2019-12