According to the vote tallies, none of the candidates received 50% of the total votes cast, plus one. Meet the candidates running in North Myrtle Beach's election Tuesday The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on July 18. Our city has taken on debt that will take 30 years to repay. Read on. This past spring city council became more aggressive in expanding parking by embarking on the expansion and improvements to our existing parking areas. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on July 18, at 7 p.m. An executive Session will be held at 4:30 p.m. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The Sounds of Summer concert continues on Friday, July 15, featuring Living on a Prayer a Bon Jovi tribute band. Hopefully, electing new leadership will provide better ideas and accountability. I love North Myrtle Beach, what it stands for, what we have here, the people, and I want to be a part of representing the people on city council," he added. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism These city leaders continue to dodge accountability. Troutman said his goals are to focus on infrastructure, to control growth, and to address safety issues on Little River Neck Road. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. North Myrtle Beach will have a special election on Tuesday to fill a council seat left vacant by former Councilman Bob Cavanaugh. Synchronize our light system will go long way to avoiding clogged intersections like at Main St. and Barefoot Landing. "I just appreciate and I thank everyone who went out and voted for me and I promise you I will continue to work to the best of my ability to serve as your mayor and lead your city. "Im now part of the political scene here in North Myrtle Beach," Troutman said. Ramey: Start by protecting our shores and beaches and preventing the development of any off-shore drilling. Keep it Clean. The filing period ended Thursday at noon. Questions Continue About NMB Candidate's Residency christian.boschult@myhorrynews.com. This story was originally published February 27, 2021, 6:58 AM. Preliminary results in for North Myrtle Beach mayor and council "And I-73, I hope that will be built, but its going to take a decade to build I-73 so in the meantime, lets prepare our infrastructure and get it ready so when they do get I-73 finished, that we will be prepared and ready for I-73," Hatley added. Consisting of the Mayor and six Council members, each member has one vote. Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the Citys main visitor season. Results of North Myrtle Beach City Council special election | Myrtle Another great step to protecting our culture and environment is the preservation of Ingram Dunes. Peoples perspective of this city. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Be Truthful. Occupation: Retired US Army and Dept of Defense Civilian. The City of North Myrtle Beach welcomed its first female Chief of Police and introduced its newest Associate Judge. The preliminary results came in around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and the official results were certified Thursday. Why he is running: Mishoe doesnt have a specific agenda for running for council. She said she is not a politician and therefore, has a lot to learn about the citys government but is prepared to take on that challenge. She also said she understands tourism is a big economic factor, but she is concerned about protecting the people that live in the city and wants to focus more on them. 9:00 A.M. - WORKSHOP - COUNCIL CHAMBER. The city leaders of North Myrtle Beach are sensitive to the needs of residents, visitors, and business owners. A recently amended ordinance regarding business operations on the beach is leading to the sharing of misinformation. Marilyn Hatley won reelection Tuesday night. Richard Fletcher announced Feb. 28 that he is running as a write-in candidate in the 2023 North Augusta municipal election. The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will certify the election on March 4 at City Hall. This story was originally published October 31, 2019, 10:24 AM. Trey Skidmore with 3,380 votes defeated Bill Davis, who brought in 1,399. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Ten people are vying for a spot on North Myrtle Beach's city council. Making sure people feel safe to come here. This permit allows a business to set up tables and chairs on the sidewalk and allows the serving and consumption of food and alcohol in the designated area. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) Trey Skidmore defeated Ron Nichols Tuesday for an at-large North Myrtle Beach City Council seat. He said he wants to work with other councilors for the betterment of the city. The City Council serves as the governing body for the City of North Myrtle Beach. North Myrtle Beach Police Captain, Dana Crowell, will be named the new Police Chief on Friday, January 6, 2023. Dukes' previous experience includes serving on the Board of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce County Council District, 02 Candidates will face off in the primary in June. It depends what you mean, Texas congressmans breaks with GOP could lead to censure, Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South, Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty to assaulting former DC officer Fanone, taking his badge. Chance of rain 90%. Myrtle Beach & Horry County Elections - SCIWAY This came after the race was sent to a runoff when no candidate . Richardson: Plans are currently being worked to improve the drainage and ongoing evaluation of the plan should continue. Why he is running: Ramey said he has wanted to be on city council for some time. Parking is also a reason he wants to get involved. On Thursday at 10 a.m., the North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will meet at City Hall to certify the results. The Barefoot Swing Bridge is operating under normal conditions at this time. Reach Christian by email or through Twitter and Facebook with the handle @ChrisHBoschult. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 3 p.m. at City Hall for the purpose of declaring a localized state of emergency within City limits. Those two candidates are Bob Lucas and Trey Skidmore. The At-Large seat is currently held by Trey Skidmore, who was a special election in March to take over the seat after Bob Cavanaugh stepped down. Leaders in the City of North Myrtle Beach are taking efforts to protect beaches and waterways. CANDIDATES - NOVEMBER 2 NORTH - City of North Myrtle Beach | Facebook Items for discussion are below. As a councilman for NMB, expanding public is a priority. Hatley has served as mayor for 20 years, and before that, spent five years on city council. Our work is all about building the future for our families.". Myrtle Beach City Council Government | North Myrtle Beach, SC We have to strike a balance between what we are today that is familiar to locals, and what our tourists literally our bread and butter-expect in the way of dining, shopping, entertainment and other opportunities. UPDATE: Renovations at Cherry Grove Park & Boat Ramp Continue, Paid Parking to Start April 30 Renovations at the Cherry Grove Park & Boat Ramp are coming together. He said he would like to be part of the solution to stop raising property taxes without having voter input or referendum.. Listed below in alphabetical order are the North Myrtle Beach residents who filed as candidates in the March 2, 2021, Special Election for one member-at-large seat on the North Myrtle Beach City Council. They are raising money for Camp Happy Days, a charity group that provides support services to children with cancer. Mike Mishoe North Myrtle Beach City Council Candidate Fletcher isnt with either of the political parties in North Augusta but said he is a lifelong conservative.. State officials The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, August 15, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. A Chinese Cherry Blossom tree is named the tree of the month for June, 2022. Gordon Best. The North Myrtle Beach City Council declared a citywide state of emergency in preparation for the effects of Hurricane Ian and the storm remnants. I have no agenda other than serve the people of North Myrtle Beach. Also, identifying obsolete commercial businesses and buildings and replace with new construction or renovation is a good start to the ongoing commercial growth. Mayor Marilyn Hatley and council members Nicole Fontana (Windy Hill), Terry White (Ocean Drive) and Trey Skidmore (at-large) terms expire at the end of the year. Chamber annual banquet, Johnny on the spot. Steve Harvey. Like my big brother. Stevie Huff is North Augusta Chamber of Commerces 2022 Citizen of the Year, and this is how those who know him describe him. Candidates running for council in North Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach If you live in North Myrtle Beach, please make sure you vote on Tuesday, March 2nd. Keeping these developments in restricted areas will ease overbuilding and help address the added traffic concerns that come with more development. Baldwin: We will buy additional land to create more public parking spaces, and we will continue to expand our already generous beach access program for handicapped Access. Blinking yellow lights after 2am will help the flow of traffic during peak summer season and bike rallies. North Myrtle Beach mayoral race - get to know the candidates The City of North Myrtle Beach is holding a City Council Workshop at City Hall on Wednesday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m. If you live in North Myrtle Beach, please make sure you vote on Tuesday, March 2nd. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Bullfrog on Thursday, June 23 from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. The movie starts at 7:30pm. The North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue Department presented plaques to five AFC members, and two AFC employees for their quick actions when a fellow member and friend went into cardiac arrest while using a rowing machine on December 14, 2022. Over the last 10 years the city has been acquiring parcels of land from Windy Hill section to Cherry Grove Section close to the beach for public parking. Read moreCSRA native named new Ambassador of the Year at N.A. | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy. One person will be elected on March. Why he is running: Nichols said he has lived in North Myrtle Beach for 19 years and has attended numerous council meetings, been a city volunteer and has witnessed first hand how effective council working together can produce an excellent quality of life. He said he has a skill set and a desire to help the community continue to prosper. William Joshua Alston was arrested shortly before 1 p.m. today. The number one priority is to protect it and that means controlling and diverting storm water runoff, off shore. More refurbishing of our beaches will also help and buying existing private property to address drainage issues. Ramey: Replace existing clogged filter systems. What steps can be taken to ensure the historic culture of North Myrtle Beach is preserved amid ongoing commercial growth? If elected, she wants to tackle education reform. An amazing cluster of Live Oaks is recognized by the NMB Tree Board as the "Tree of the Month" for September 2022. Platform: Conley repeated her statement about being an advocate for protecting lowlands and wetlands. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. I was even more surprised that city council did not really debate the matter., This will be the second time that Fletcher is running as a write-in candidate for North Augusta City Council. And having thoughtful dialogue with the public to develop community wide strategies to designate specific areas for new growth. A breakdown of those top salaries show the top earners as:. Controlled growth is good, and we have that. Preliminary results from the City of North Myrtle Beach show that Skidmore finished with 1,158 votes compared to Nichols 799. Mishoe said he does have ideas for the city, including banning single use plastic, but he just wants to represent the people, which he said he now has time to do. North Myrtle Beach has a nonpartisan election coming up in November. Baldwin III (Crescent Beach). Having been taxi driver for many years the traffic situation in North Myrtle needs upgrading. By encouraging low density development and voting against proposed high density projects that are not compatible or suitable to surrounding neighborhoods. Council duties include adopting codes, appropriating funds and adopting annual budgets, levying taxes and issuing bonds, expanding the Citys jurisdiction through annexation, administering public lands, and enacting policies to promote the health, safety, and well-being of the residents of North Myrtle Beach. Ten candidates will be on the ballot when North Myrtle Beach voters go to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new at-large council member. The current Police Chief, Tommy Dennis, will be taking on the role of Associate Judge. She'll continue her service as mayor, a position she's held for 20 years. Along with increasing public parking is the need to enhance beach access. 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If needed, a runoff election will be held on March 16. This came after the race was sent to a runoff when no candidate reached the threshold during the March 2 special election. No officers were hurt. 10 candidates file for North Myrtle Beach special election - WMBF News The period for North Myrtle Beach residents to file as candidates in the November 2, 2021, City Council election came to a close on Thursday, September 2, at 12:00 Noon. Richardson: Traffic signals need to be monitored an adjusted seasonally to allow adequate flow. This proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of North Myrtle Beach to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence. City Council members. Golf cart drivers, operators, and passengers please be aware that you golf carts are not allowed on public roads after daylight hours. Even though the term is only for six months, he said he wanted to give it a try. Council duties include adopting codes, appropriating funds and adopting annual budgets, levying taxes and issuing bonds, expanding the Citys jurisdiction through annexation, administering public lands, and enacting policies to promote the health, safety, and well-being of the residents of North Myrtle Beach. 5 running for Myrtle Beach mayor, 5 vying for city council seats By Alex Brizee abrizee@postandcourier.com Sep 3, 2021 Buy Now File/Staff By Nick Masuda nmasuda@postandcourier.com Subscribe. Incumbent Nikki Fontana won reelection with 2,504 votes to real estate broker Jolene Puffer's 2,119 votes. Note: Since 2007, the City of North Myrtle Beach has not allowed any business to set up rented beach wares on the public beach. Get information regarding the departments dedicated to keeping the community moving. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an executive session on Wednesday July 27, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. She is dedicated to the values of journalism by listening, learning, seeking out the truth and reporting it accurately. Polls closed at 7 p.m. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Ballotpedia . This ordinance has been in existence since 2007. We quickly grow from a city with a permanent population of about 18,800 people to one with a daily population of more than 100,000. They went from refusal to silence. A flowering dogwood 25 feet tall is recognized as the Tree of the Month for May 2022, in the City of North Myrtle Beach. We'd love to hear eyewitness An executive session will be held at 6:30 p.m. Family, friends, city leaders from North Myrtle Beach, along with North Myrtle Beach police officers and public safety will meet at the Chris Anderson Boat Landing Monday, June 20, to dedicate the Waccamaw River Swamp Bridge in honor of Sgt. This was one of the top five rainfall events in North Myrtle Beach in the past 20 years. The entire North Myrtle Beach city council has refused to return phone calls, emails and texts for several days. Troutman said he thought his campaign went well, adding he intends to run for city council in two years. Folks from across the country will converge in North Myrtle Beach to commemorate the life of fallen officer Sgt. He said the problem with that is once theyre gone, the city is left without money for infrastructure and education. There will be 10 people on the ballot. But he is concerned about the current housing explosion, which he said builders and contractors are making a ton of money from.