by Larry Toomer | Jul 27, 2025 | August 2025, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
Bluffton’s next municipal election is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Two town council seats will be on the ballot, and the filing period for candidates runs from August 8 at noon through September 8 at noon. If you’re considering running for office, or casting...
by Larry Toomer | Jun 26, 2025 | July 2025, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
As Bluffton continues to grow, it’s more important than ever for residents, especially those new to our community, to understand how their local government works. That’s why the Town of Bluffton created a Resident Resource Guide, a printed reference designed to help...
by Larry Toomer | May 27, 2025 | June 2025, Mayoral Thoughts
As hurricane season begins June 1, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned in Bluffton from past storms, and how those lessons are helping us prepare for whatever may come in 2025. Since 2016, Bluffton has been tested by hurricanes including Matthew,...
by Larry Toomer | Apr 26, 2025 | May 2025, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
The Town of Bluffton has launched Celebrating Bluffton 2025, an expanded series of community events designed to give residents more opportunities to connect with neighbors and spend time with friends and family. Since 2021, the town has continued to build out its...
by Larry Toomer | Mar 28, 2025 | April 2025, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
As a mayor, commercial fisherman, father, and grandfather, I view the wetlands ordinance passed by town council in March as a personal, professional, and political win. Bluffton is the first municipality in South Carolina to enact clear regulations protecting wetlands...
