by Alan Perry | Sep 28, 2024 | Mayoral Thoughts, October 2024
When most of us think of fire and rescue services, it’s easy to pull up mental images of heroism, selflessness, courage, bravery, and compassion. Our Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue team, led by Chief Chris Blankenship, fits within this imagery quite well. What...
by Alan Perry | Aug 30, 2024 | Mayoral Thoughts, September 2024
As summer winds down and school routines resume, Hilton Head Island shifts into the vibrant fall “festival season.” This time of year is special for our community, as locals reconnect after summer travels and activities. The island comes alive with a variety of...
by Alan Perry | Jul 29, 2024 | August 2024, Mayoral Thoughts
Enhancing Public Engagement at Town Meeting As mayor of Hilton Head Island, I have the privilege of presiding over numerous meetings and listening to a wide range of opinions from our residents and stakeholders. We actively encourage this feedback because it helps us...
by Alan Perry | Jun 26, 2024 | July 2024, Mayoral Thoughts
Welcome to our new year – our new fiscal year, that is! As of July 1, the Town of Hilton Head Island’s annual budget cycle has begun. I am proud to announce that we approved the town’s $166.9 million consolidated budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025, once again without...
by Alan Perry | May 31, 2024 | June 2024, Mayoral Thoughts
It’s Hurricane Season: Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Stay Informed The Atlantic hurricane season, a period of heightened risk for our coastal communities, begins June 1 and ends November 30. This six-month window is when we urge the public to be prepared for any potential...