However, everything drains to the beach and when we get storms or heavy rains and a high tide, sections of the Boulevard hold water until the tide goes out. Edward Lee Ramey: The paid parking program has been a complete disaster. The city is currently working with the Army Corp of Engineers for approval to install non slip beach access mats from the end of the wooded access ramps which will provide easier travel through soft sand. Our paid parking program has helped us end the chaos once associated with oceanfront parking and it also encourages parking space turnover, allowing more people to park and enjoy time at the beach. Subscribe. City Council members each serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. North Myrtle Beach residents will head to the ballots on Tuesday to vote for the candidates running for City Council. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, February 20, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on June 29, 2022. He also emphasized that he would push expanding I-73 down to the beach. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH North Myrtle Beach voters will have competitive races for mayor and three council seats this November. 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. And your elected officials want to fine locals for parking permits placed in the wrong place on their cars. Have a safe, considerate and enjoyable weekend. Trey Skidmore with 3,380 votes defeated Bill Davis, who brought in 1,399. The Public Information Officer for the City of North Myrtle Beach for the last 11 years, Patrick Dowling, passed away in the early hours of May 7, 2022. Candidates running for Ocean Drive community: Candidates running for Windy Hill community: The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will count the absentee ballots at city hall. Elizabeth covers politics, government and business in North Augusta. MYRTLE BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. As a councilman for NMB, expanding public is a priority. We'd love to hear eyewitness The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an Executive Session on Monday, February 13, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. That is an ongoing process that I support. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on February 20, 2023, at 7 p.m. Making sure people feel safe to come here. NOTE: CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETINGS. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Workshop on Wednesday June 15, 2022, starting at 1:30 p.m. Blinking yellow lights after 2am will help the flow of traffic during peak summer season and bike rallies. Chance of rain 90%. The city will get at least one new council member after Terry White . or anything. Question: Steps have been taken to enhance parking citywide to accommodate residents and the influx of tourists frequenting the beach with a paid parking program and refurbishment of beach access lots. More than eight-inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period. Along with increasing public parking is the need to enhance beach access. Therefore, there will be a runoff election on March 16 between Trey Skidmore who received 961 votes and Ron Nichols who received 514 votes. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) Voters in North Myrtle Beach will have to head back to the polls in a couple of weeks for a runoff election. An executive session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Low 52F. We thank all of the candidates for having offered their talents and expertise to North Myrtle Beach voters. Why he is running: Lucas said he had no intentions in getting into politics but changed his mind after seeing how small businesses and other entities have been suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic. CANDIDATES - NOVEMBER 2 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. The City of North Myrtle Beach is holding a City Council Workshop at City Hall on Wednesday, March 8, for a 1:30 p.m. workshop. The City of North Myrtle Beach welcomed its first female Chief of Police and introduced its newest Associate Judge. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an executive session on Monday, August 1, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss a legal briefing regarding potential modifications to the ward lines for the City of North Myrtle Beach. . The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Candidates competing for seats include Marilyn Hatley and Wayne Troutman for mayor, Nikki Fontana and Jolene Gordon Best Scheduled for Monday June 20, Free Sounds of Summer Concert Series Kicks off June 17, The Main Event Performing Free Concert as part of Music on Main, Barge Landing Under Construction for Cherry Grove Maintenance Dredge, RESULTS: June 13 Special Called City Council Meeting, The Tonez Performing in a Free Concert June 9 in North Myrtle Beach, Movies at McLean Starts June 10 with Free Showing of SOUL, REMINDER: Restriction for single-use plastic bags starts July 1, North Myrtle Beach Sidewalk Cafe Permits & Alcohol Consumption, City Announces Bands for Summer Concert Series, Come & Join Junior Lifeguard Camp in North Myrtle Beach, UPDATE: Barefoot Resort Road Bridge Reopens to On-Demand Watercraft Traffic, TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews Moving House from Ocean Boulevard to SC 90, Memorial Day Weekend in the City of North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach Harley Week & its Potential Impact on North Myrtle Beach, Motorized Vehicles Are Not Allowed on Beaches Within The City of North Myrtle Beach, Mayor Hatley Presents Proclamation Honoring National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Mayor Hatley Presents Proclamation Honoring National Garden Week, Mayor Hatley Presents Proclamation Honoring Sir Teddy Day, 2022 NMB Citizens Academy Graduates Honored, New Watchtower Program in North Myrtle Beach Designed to Help the Public & Lifeguards, NMB City Manager Issues Statement on Passing of Patrick Dowling, North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market Opens on Friday, City of North Myrtle Beach updates chair and umbrella rental policy, Mayor Hatley Proclaims May 1-7, 2022, National Travel and Tourism Week, RESULTS - City of North Myrtle Beach Council Meeting, UPDATE: Renovations at Cherry Grove Park & Boat Ramp Continue, Paid Parking to Start April 30, Planning Commission Regular Workshop 03/07/23, Planning Commission Regular Meeting 03/07/23, Board of Zoning Appeals Regularly Scheduled Meeting 03/09/23. Low 52F. Mike Mishoe North Myrtle Beach City Council Candidate, Former SC governor, Trump ally Nikki Haley coming to Myrtle Beach as she runs for president, Tyler Doyle 911 tapes reveal what happened the afternoon his boat sank while duck hunting, When is spring bike week 2023 happening in Myrtle Beach? One person will be elected on March. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, September 19, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Results are in from North Myrtle Beach's 2021 municipal election on Tuesday, November 2. You have permission to edit this article. He is a principal at the Augusta architectural firm Cheatham Fletcher Scott and holds a Bachelor of Science in Design and Master of Arts in Architecture, both from Clemson University. 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. Mayor Marilyn Hatley and council members Nicole Fontana (Windy Hill), Terry White. North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina. The Sun News spoke with nine of the candidates about their platform and some of the changes they want to see in the city. Golf cart drivers, operators, and passengers please be aware that you golf carts are not allowed on public roads after daylight hours. Richard Fletcher announced Feb. 28 that he is running as a write-in candidate in the 2023 North Augusta municipal election. The non-partisan election will take place on Nov. 5. Beginning on Friday and running through Monday the City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Top Gun Softball and Baseball All-American/All-star Games at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex and Central Park. 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Why he is running: Jeffers said he has an educational and business background that could be useful for the planning and growth of the city. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Ramey: Start by protecting our shores and beaches and preventing the development of any off-shore drilling. 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 entire North Myrtle Beach city council has refused to return phone calls, emails and texts for several days. The North Myrtle Beach City Council held a Special Called Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022. 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. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on July 18. She also has experience serving on the boards of the state municipal association and mayor's association, and was appointed to the governor to serve on the board of Accelerate SC to help the state recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on August 22, 2022. 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. 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. Don't Threaten. According to the current, North Myrtle Beach ordinance, people are not allowed to leave items on the beach between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. Rosza Bill McClure Gene Ho Tammie Durant City Council (three seats) Alex Fogel Jackie Hatley (i). 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. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on January 9, 2023, at 7 p.m. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met at City Hall on Monday, May 2, 2022, for a 7:00 pm regular meeting. Preparations for a maintenance dredge in the Cherry Grove area of the City of North Myrtle Beach are underway. Myrtle Beach Candidates for US Congress US House District 7 includes all of Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Georgetown, Horry (Myrtle Beach), Marlboro and Marion counties plus most of Florence County. She also mentioned her desire to increase the tax value of the community and increase the commodities and money coming into the city. 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. 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. North Myrtle Beach has a nonpartisan election coming up in November. Thomas: Storm water drainage and outfall enhancements are a top priority for me. North Myrtle Beach In North Myrtle Beach, 160 employees receive salaries more than $50,000 with 17 making more than $100,000. Come join family and friends for the 5th Annual North Myrtle Beach Junior Lifeguard Games on Saturday, August 6. City Council memberseach serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. 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. A longtime North Augusta Chamber of Commerce member was honored for his involvement with the organization. Hurricane Ian is expected to impact the City of North Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas later this week. Thomas: With the continued growth of the city when I look at proposed projects that are seeking approval there are key elements that have to be considered: 1) is the development compatible with the surroundings 2) ingress and egress 3) density and traffic 4) storm water drainage and existing infrastructure and accommodate a proposed project. Richardson: Plans are currently being worked to improve the drainage and ongoing evaluation of the plan should continue. Why he is running: Davis said the main reason he decided to run for council is because of the property tax increase approved by council last year. Motorcycle officers from across the globe will be on the Grand Strand for the 16th Annual Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Challenge. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Ten people are vying for a spot on North Myrtle Beachs city council. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. The City of North Myrtle Beach will once again host a free Fourth of July fireworks show at the Cherry Grove Pier. The candidates looking to fill the citys open at-large seat are: The special election is scheduled for March 2, 2021. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. Gordon Best. Incumbent Nikki Fontana won reelection with 2,504 votes to real estate broker Jolene Puffer's 2,119 votes. 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. Keeping these developments in restricted areas will ease overbuilding and help address the added traffic concerns that come with more development. Those two candidates are Bob Lucas and Trey Skidmore. If you live in North Myrtle Beach, please make sure you vote on Tuesday, March 2nd. By expanding pedestrian pathways and bike trails will make our town more user friendly as we continue to grow. Synchronize our light system will go long way to avoiding clogged intersections like at Main St. and Barefoot Landing. Be Proactive. There is no amount of money collected that could come close to balancing out all the Goodwill that has been destroyed. North Myrtle Beach City Council Members will meet on June 22, for a special called meeting followed by a workshop. Reach Christian by email or through Twitter and Facebook with the handle @ChrisHBoschult. How should the city make up revenue lost due to COVID-19? If elected, she wants to tackle education reform. I have no agenda other than serve the people of North Myrtle Beach. Council then mad the decision to experiment with paid parking at our ocean front lots (off front parking continues to be free). We have stared down several property tax defaults, and there is pressure on city government to find new ways to generate revenue, he wrote. She'll continue her service as mayor, a position she's held for 20 years. Baldwin: Controlled growth is good, and we have that. Now their throwing more money at a problem your elected officials has created like hiring a law firm to help with some expensive parking study instead of getting local businesses and the public involved. Troutman said his goals are to focus on infrastructure, to control growth, and to address safety issues on Little River Neck Road. The Barefoot Swing Bridge is operating under normal conditions at this time. 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. Threats of harming another The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an emergency called executive session on Tuesday July 12, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. Note: Since 2007, the City of North Myrtle Beach has not allowed any business to set up rented beach wares on the public beach. But he is concerned about the current housing explosion, which he said builders and contractors are making a ton of money from. Baldwin: When SCDOT built Ocean Boulevard decades ago, it was state of the art. The post was recently held by Bob Cavanaugh, who. 5 running for Myrtle Beach mayor, 5 vying for city council seats By Alex Brizee [email protected] Sep 3, 2021 Buy Now File/Staff By Nick Masuda [email protected] Subscribe. A Chinese Cherry Blossom tree is named the tree of the month for June, 2022. Having been taxi driver for many years the traffic situation in North Myrtle needs upgrading. We will never be able to provide a parking space for every person who wants to go to the beach. Young originates from Westchester County, New York and received her bachelors degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase College in 2016. Here are the winners: Marilyn Hatley has won reelection with 3,539 votes to challenger Wayne Troutman's 1,481. Also, adding more recycling and trash bins will help alleviate some of the trash that has lead to some of the clogging problems that effect the drainage system. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022. Most of this expansion took place along our ocean front lots. The movie starts at 7:30pm. Consisting of the Mayor and six Council members, each member has one vote. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring The Tonez on Thursday, June 9 from 7:00 pm 9:00 pm at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Resident tax payers are exempt from paying any parking fee on ocean front parking lots. Link to the City's online Code of Ordinances. Our city is growing. Dates, what you need to know, Person shot inside business in Forestbrook area leads to related death investigation, Steak & Oyster Bar, Bar & Grill in Myrtle Beach area have routine inspections receive B, 8 things we learned from the Tyler Doyle 911 calls, Pot vote has Oklahoma hungry to rake in green from Texas, Nobel Peace Prize winner sentenced to 10 years in prison by Belarusian court, Whats the newest city in the US? NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) Trey Skidmore defeated Ron Nichols Tuesday for an at-large North Myrtle Beach City Council seat. An amazing cluster of Live Oaks is recognized by the NMB Tree Board as the "Tree of the Month" for September 2022. This year marks the 21st anniversary of September 11. Then, they will meet on Nov. 4 to certify the election. 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. All rights reserved. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free movie featuring SOUL (PG) on Friday, June 10 at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) Trey Skidmore defeated Ron Nichols Tuesday for an at-large North Myrtle Beach City Council seat. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Filing closed Wednesday for a special election to be held in March. Collins previously served as a planning commissioner from 2016 to 2020. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Ten people are vying for a spot on North Myrtle Beach's city council. Teams from across the United States are converging on the City of North Myrtle Beach for the Triple Crown Softball East Coast Summer Nationals. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The popular program consists of two series Music on Main and Sounds of Summer. Renovations at the Cherry Grove Park & Boat Ramp are coming together. Read on. Paving all of Ocean Blvd. Preliminary results in for North Myrtle Beach mayor and council election, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Read more'Johnny on the spot': Stevie Huff recognized as North Augusta Citizen of the Year, Cashless is Read moreGreenJackets going cashless for 2023 baseball season; policy goes into effect March 7, No. 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. On Thursday at 10 a.m., the North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will meet at City Hall to certify the results. The center will bring around 50 new high-paying jobs to the city. Mayor Marilyn HatleyPhone: 843-280-5525Term: 2021 to 2025Email: Email Marilyn HatleyAbout our Mayor, Councilman J.O. Fletcher served on the citys planning commission for 30 years, from 1986 to 2016. Latest Horry County News in your inbox. The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department is looking for some great volunteers to help coach fall sports. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. If you live in North Myrtle Beach, please make sure you vote on Tuesday, March 2nd. The City of North Myrtle Beach annual Summer Concert Series begins on Thursday, June 2. Hatley has served as mayor for 20 years, and before that, spent five years on city council. "I know it was a long way to go to defeat the political machine that was in place but you have to start somewhere.". The City has alienated tourists, upset local business owners and pissed off locals. Rain and wind early. at once instead of in sections will lead to more level roads are just couple ideas that might help preserve our streets. Local elections are coming up. There are four council seats to fill. He said roads are swamped during the summer months and there is not enough parking. The Workshop will be held at the conclusion of the Special Called Business Meeting. The preliminary results came in around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and the official results were certified Thursday. Our work is all about building the future for our families.". War Over County Vaccinations. A flowering dogwood 25 feet tall is recognized as the Tree of the Month for May 2022, in the City of North Myrtle Beach. The North Myrtle Beach City Council consists of the Mayor and six Council members who serve four year terms. 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). He wants it to be similar to Bourbon Street in New Orleans but more family oriented with street vendors and events. I serve on this council to help the community. He also mentioned that the city needs to start work on controlling the citys growth and providing services to keep up with it. Be Nice. Cavanaugh, who spent nearly 20 years on council, announced his resignation in September. J.O. "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. I will continue to strive hard to make sure we never lose that. Heres how to cast your vote and run for office, Former SC governor, Trump ally Nikki Haley coming to Myrtle Beach as she runs for president, Tyler Doyle 911 tapes reveal what happened the afternoon his boat sank while duck hunting, When is spring bike week 2023 happening in Myrtle Beach? 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In Ocean Drive, former planning commissioner and insurance company owner Bubba Collins ran against Norfleet Jones, a business owner and Coast Guard veteran who's served on North Myrtle Beach's Accommodation Tax Committee and Horry County's Solid Waste Authority board. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Voters in North Myrtle Beach will have to head back to the polls in a couple of weeks for a runoff election. District 7 Map Interactive map - use the search box or zoom tool to pinpoint your district Candidates for Congress, District 7 The popular fishing and kayaking spot is located at 53rd Ave. North, North Myrtle Beach on the Cherry Grove marsh. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Two newcomers are challenging three incumbents for three seats on Myrtle Beach's City Council. 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.
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