by Larry Toomer | Jun 29, 2026 | July 2026, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
One of the questions I hear most often from residents is, “What exactly does the town budget mean for me?” The answer is simple: The budget is our community’s work plan for the coming year. As the saying goes, “Plan your work, work your plan.” In local government, the...
by Larry Toomer | May 31, 2026 | June 2026, Mayoral Thoughts
Welcome to summer and the return of hurricane season. Though officially the season runs from June 1 to November 30, here in the Lowcountry, the heart of hurricane season is typically from mid-August through October, with September usually being the time when tropical...
by Larry Toomer | May 1, 2026 | May 2026, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
One of the Town of Bluffton’s greatest honors is bringing people together. It is part of what makes this community special. Neighbors gathering in our parks. Families spending time outside. Friends reconnecting. These events shape how we experience Bluffton and make...
by Larry Toomer | Mar 27, 2026 | April 2026, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
Welcome to “late-stage technology,” in which our dependency on everything digital has unwelcome realities of crowded inboxes, constant notifications, and sophisticated cybercriminals. Scammers are taking advantage of our distractions and dependence on digital...
by Larry Toomer | Mar 1, 2026 | March 2026, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
When people think about economic development, they often picture large factories or corporate headquarters. Bluffton has taken a different approach. Here, our economy is built from the ground up – powered by entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local innovators who...
