. Low 52F. Windy Hill 1 Precinct- Windy Hill Fire Station # 3 (33rd Avenue South), Windy Hill 2 Precinct Fire Station # 5 (Barefoot Resort), Crescent Beach Precinct- J. Bryan Floyd Community Center (Possum Trot Road), Ocean Drive 1 Precinct- Fire Station # 1 (2nd Avenue South), Ocean Drive 2 Precinct - St. Stephens Episcopal Church- (11th Avenue North), Cherry Grove 1 Precinct- Chapel by the Sea Church (Sea Mountain Highway), Cherry Grove 2 Precinct - Fire Station # 4 (Little River Neck Road), Wampee Precinct (Park Pointe residents only) - Riverside Elementary School (1283 Highway 57 South, Little River), Nixons 1 Precinct (Grande Harbour residents only) - North Myrtle Beach High School (3750 Sea Mountain Highway, Little River). If needed, a runoff election will be held on March 16. She is particularly concerned about protecting lowland areas as the city pursues development. CANDIDATES - NOVEMBER 2 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. I am not in favor of funding sources that deter local citizens and tourist from visiting. Our city is growing. While we have seen our city grow over the years we have been able to maintain the family-oriented image in which I grew up. She also mentioned her desire to increase the tax value of the community and increase the commodities and money coming into the city. A tropical storm warning is now in effect south of the Little River Inlet. 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. This story was originally published February 27, 2021, 6:58 AM. One of North Myrtle Beachs fallen heroes was honored today with a bridge dedication ceremony. This market isn't just for farmers and produce. The North Myrtle Beach City Council declared a citywide state of emergency in preparation for the effects of Hurricane Ian and the storm remnants. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on September 19, 2022. Read on. Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the Citys main visitor season. The following people filed as candidates: CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR. Then, they will meet on Nov. 4 to certify the election. Keep it Clean. The event is scheduled from 9:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 4, 2022. As the city grows, he said the area needs someone like him who believes in controlling the sprawl, keeping taxes low and continuing with the quality of life in North Myrtle Beach. Several businesses located on Main Street and in the vicinity are Sidewalk Caf permit holders. Chance of rain 90%. Council then mad the decision to experiment with paid parking at our ocean front lots (off front parking continues to be free). The special election is to fill an at-large city . The City of North Myrtle Beach will once again host a free Fourth of July fireworks show at the Cherry Grove Pier. Six more are planned after that. The board is set to certify the election on Thursday. 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. Nicole Fontana received 2,496 votes over Jolene Puffer's. City Council Members will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday July 6, at 1:30 p.m. City Council Members will hold a Special Called Business Meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Also, finding a common solution for golf carts and cars would help traffic conflicts and improve quality of life. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. An executive session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Polls closed at 7 p.m. A Chinese Cherry Blossom tree is named the tree of the month for June, 2022. The post was recently held by Bob Cavanaugh, who. Use the 'Report' link on The city will become the 15th community in South Carolina to require businesses to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags to help reduce pollution. The special election is to fill an at-large city council seat. Hurricane Ian is expected to impact the City of North Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas later this week. They can be rented daily, weekly, and monthly and Beach Services employees will set them up for you. Heres how you can contact them. Richardson: Plans are currently being worked to improve the drainage and ongoing evaluation of the plan should continue. He said roads are swamped during the summer months and there is not enough parking. The non-partisan election will take place on Nov. 5. I want to be there for my community. I will continue to strive hard to make sure we never lose that. The election is April 25. 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. Along with increasing public parking is the need to enhance beach access. A good example: We have a number of shopping hubs with very contemporary offerings and looks, and we have places like Main Street where an earlier North Myrtle Beach still thrives. Blinking yellow lights after 2am will help the flow of traffic during peak summer season and bike rallies. Gregory Richardson: The City should continue to seek funding through sources that are available on the County, State, and Federal level. He also wants to focus on drainage and flooding in the city. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Two newcomers are challenging three incumbents for three seats on Myrtle Beach's City Council. The Sun News did not hear back from him in time for this story. 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. Preliminary results in for North Myrtle Beach mayor and council election, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an Executive Session on Monday, February 13, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. Having been taxi driver for many years the traffic situation in North Myrtle needs upgrading. Mayor Marilyn HatleyPhone: 843-280-5525Term: 2021 to 2025Email: Email Marilyn HatleyAbout our Mayor, Councilman J.O. 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. In 2017, Fletcher created the Facebook group, North Augusta 20/20. The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department is looking for some great volunteers to help coach fall sports. City Council members each serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. Subscribe. He is not sure the city is managing the influx of people and businesses well and thinks he could help. Why she is running: Why not, Prince questioned. accounts, the history behind an article. These city leaders continue to dodge accountability. Hatley has served as mayor for 20 years, and before that, spent five years on city council. 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. Christian Boschult "My team is what made my election, and so Im so excited about this election and Im excited to have won and looking forward to the next four years and doing so many great things," said Hatley. Folks from across the country will converge in North Myrtle Beach to commemorate the life of fallen officer Sgt. Nikki Haley will be at Horry-Georgetown Technical College on March 13, a month after she launched her White House bid. Richardson: We should work with the NMB Historical Museum Group to identify building and landmarks that need to be protected. Tourism helps our small businesses. "I know it was a long way to go to defeat the political machine that was in place but you have to start somewhere.". He said the population is aging, and the city needs to start looking at how to support those people. The North Myrtle Beach City Council held a Special Called Meeting on June 13, 2022. Paid parking will begin April 30, 2022. Correction: This story has been corrected to show that 10 candidates are running for the vacant N. Myrtle Beach council seat, not nine. He wants to work to make sure the city has a sustainable economy year round and does not have to rely on the tourist season during the summer months. The Sun News spoke with nine of the candidates about their platform and some of the changes they want to see in the city. Platform: Prince said she is focused on short term and long term rentals. Mayor Marilyn Hatley and council members Nicole Fontana (Windy Hill), Terry White. or anything. Fletcher served on the citys planning commission for 30 years, from 1986 to 2016. Skidmore, a self-employed contractor, will retain the seat he won during a special election in March to replace Bob Cavanaugh, who stepped down to spend more time with family. 2023 Member Online Press Association, David Hucks is a 12th generation descendant of the area we now call Myrtle Beach, S.C. David attended Coastal Carolina University and like most of his family, has never left the area. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet in an emergency executive session on Friday, May 13, at 4 p.m. at City Hall. Answers have not been edited for grammar but some were shortened for space. The City of North Myrtle Beach moved to OPCON 2 at 9 a.m. today. 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. Keeping these developments in restricted areas will ease overbuilding and help address the added traffic concerns that come with more development. I will continue to strive hard to make sure we never lose that. North Myrtle Beach will have a special election on Tuesday to fill a council seat left vacant by former Councilman Bob Cavanaugh. Polls for the North Myrtle beach mayoral and council election closed at 7 p.m. North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina. Beach Patrol officers for the City of North Myrtle Beach are noticing an increase in motorized e-bike usage along the sandy beaches. 9:00 A.M. - WORKSHOP - COUNCIL CHAMBER. I follow the citys actions closely, but I was shocked at the surprise increase in the cost of our new Public Safety Headquarters, he continued. Richard Fletcher announces write-in candidacy for North Augusta City Council, CSRA native named new Ambassador of the Year at N.A. The City Council serves as the governing body for the City of North Myrtle Beach. Fletcher isnt with either of the political parties in North Augusta but said he is a lifelong conservative.. 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Cherry Grove 1 Precinct - Chapel by the Sea Church, Cherry Grove 2 Precinct - Fire Station #4, Crescent Beach Precinct - J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, Nixons 1 Precinct (Grande Harbour Residents only) - North Myrtle Beach High School, Ocean Drive 2 Precinct - St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Wampee Precinct (Park Pointe Residents only) - Riverside Elementary School, Windy Hill 1 Precinct - Windy Hill Fire Station #3. Mayor Hatleys proclamation offers information about the role tourism and travel have on the economy of the City of North Myrtle Beach and the United States. Platform: Lucas is focused on promoting small businesses and tourism. 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