“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
A Note from Bluffton Mayor Larry Toomer
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Mayoral Thoughts
A Note from Hilton Head Island Mayor, Alan Perry
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all involved – the RBC Heritage team, golfers, volunteers, concession workers, and fans. You make this event a standout showcase for our island and pave the way for a brighter future for all who call Hilton Head Island home.
A Note From Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry
Main Street: significant improvements are underway to make this road safer, thanks to the Main Street Commercial Property Owners’ Association (POA) and the Town of Hilton Head Island.
A Note From Hilton Head Mayor Alan Perry: Reflections on our Progress; A Year of Pride, A Future of Promise
Dedicated efforts are underway to expand parks and open spaces, catering to the evolving needs of the younger generation. This initiative ensures that children and adults have access
to enhanced recreational facilities.
A Note From Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka
Looking Back.. Running for political office was not something I had on any bucket list growing up. But the influence my parents had on me and my siblings, to always help others and to pay it...
A Note from Town of Hilton Head Mayor Alan Perry
Happy Holidays, Hilton Head Islanders This festive holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones, share joy, and spread love. We eagerly anticipate the holiday...
A Note From Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka: Event Season
While we recently ended a weeklong event, Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival, there is so much to do from now until the end of the year. Get a preview of each!
A Note From Town of Hilton Head Mayor Alan Perry: The Present Status and Promising Future of Workforce Housing on Hilton Head Island
Our goal is for our community to be safe, livable, and inclusive. To achieve this, we recognize the necessity of providing all levels of employees with a place to call home in the community where they work.
A Note From Town of Hilton Head Mayor Alan Perry: Town Expanding Opportunities for Local Small and Minority-Owned Businesses
The Town of Hilton Head Island regularly requests bids for a diverse range of services including project consulting, landscape maintenance, custodial work, catering, drone operations, engineering, road work, technology upgrades, and more.
A Note From Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka
Of particular intrigue is our GROWTH program, a recent addition spanning merely three years. This initiative is tailored for well-established and prosperous companies that have operated for multiple years.
A Note from Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka
The Calhoun Street Regional Dock has been a part of Bluffton’s history since the 1800s, and throughout the partnerships with State Representative Bill Herbkersman and our state leaders, this dock remains an operational landmark of our town, ready for the next 100 years.
A Note From Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry
We’ve already made significant strides in this year alone, reflecting our collective dedication to accomplishing the objectives set out in this strategic action plan. Here are some highlights I find particularly exciting.
A Note From Mayor Sulka
We want all our residents and visitors to enjoy our May River and to be safe.
A Note From Mayor Perry
“This year, we are celebrating two significant milestones in Hilton Head Island’s history…”
A Note From Mayor Perry
An annual, balanced budget is critical to Hilton Head Island’s livelihood.
A Note From Mayor Sulka
Summer Celebrations It is what Bluffton’s people do best: We “build community” by coming together to celebrate our parks and each other. After a successful inaugural year, the town is pleased to...
A Note from Mayor Sulka
Hurricane Season: Prepare For the Worst, Hope for the Best The last real scare of a hurricane happened in 2016, and since that date, we have seen thousands of residents replaced with new ones. So,...
A Note From Mayor Perry
It's Hurricane season: make a plan, build a kit, stay informed. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. So, just like you pack your bags with towels, snacks, toys, and...
A Note from Mayor Sulka
The Town of Bluffton Wants You! If you have ever wanted to give of your time and talent to contribute to the decisions of the town, Bluffton Town Council is currently seeking qualified applicants...
A Note from Mayor Perry
Celebrating Town Staff and Their Devotion to Public Service Our emergency responses, permit processing, site inspections, community planning, capital projects, and pathway maintenance are fine...
A Note from Mayor Perry
RBC Heritage Leaves Lasting Impact on the Lowcountry For 55 years, the Heritage Classic Foundation has presented a world-class golf tournament, now known as the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing....
A Note from Mayor Sulka
eAs the yellow film of pollen dissipates and the stunning purple and pink azaleas and wisteria pop up everywhere in Bluffton, you know spring has arrived and town events are in full swing. Please...
A Note from Mayor Lisa Sulka
Inaugural Bluffton Buzzard Day, March 5 Leave it to Babbie Guscio, who so rightly is on the Wall of Honor in the Town of Bluffton, to come up with yet another eccentric event. She is one of the most...
A Note from Mayor Alan Perry
Enhancing Transparency for Town Government Transparency in government is one of the most important qualities I believe in when it comes to public accountability of elected officials. When I ran for...
Notes from Mayor Lisa Sulka
Blueprint Bluffton With another year ahead of us, we will be completing many of our capital projects and more. One item that is important to any town is an update of the comprehensive plan. Many...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: January 2023
Christmas in Bluffton: A Celebration of Community The fifty-first Bluffton Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade was a celebration of all that is good about Bluffton. An article from Only in Your...
A Note from John McCann: Dec 2022
Thank You, and Happy Holidays When this month’s C2 magazine went to print, I was still holding the title of Mayor of Hilton Head Island, a position I was proud to serve in over the last four years....
A Note from Lisa Sulka
Christmas Parade Applications, Holiday Events to Look Forward To It’s the season to apply to be in the Bluffton fifty-first Christmas parade. The parade application is live on the town’s website,...
A Note from Mayor McCann
Town Expands Community Code Enforcement Team Everyone wants to feel safe in the community where they live—not just from a law enforcement standpoint. We also want to experience safety from a...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: September 2022
The Value of Product Ideation The growth of this area brings the need to continue to educate new and old residents about their town government. One important initiative is the Don Ryan Center of...
A Note from Mayor McCann: September 2022
Congratulations to Chief Brad Tadlock on His Upcoming Retirement Chief Brad Tadlock is one of the people I greatly admire for his leadership, professionalism, and teamwork. Last month, he announced...
A Note from Mayor McCann: August 2022
Get to Know Hilton Head Island I recently spoke to a newcomer to Hilton Head Island, and she shared with me that there was no comprehensive guide for people like her that outlined all the...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: August 2022
Getting to Know Bluffton Did you ever wonder how development happens in Bluffton? How did the town grow from a one-square mile town to a 54-square mile town? What are the rules, regulations and...
A Note from Mayor McCann: July 2022
A Return to Civility As mayor, I enjoy interacting with young people. They are indeed the future. Any time I am invited to share my experiences or words of encouragement with them, I am happy to do...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: July 2022
The Key Ingredients that Connect a Successful Startup to a Successful Town A startup and a town have more similarities than are obvious at first glance. In reality, both are in an interdependent...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: June 2022
What Bluffton Does Best: Have Fun Together After a nearly two-year hiatus from Bluffton’s events due to the pandemic, the town wants to help bring neighbors together again to make memories. Bluffton...
A Note from Mayor McCann: June 2022
Storm Ready June 1 is the official start of the 2022 hurricane season, and I’m knocking on wood that any named storms will graciously pass us by again this year. But we want you to be ready and...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: May 2022
Preserving Our Sense of Place The town is currently offering a Historic Preservation Grant Program to owners of “contributing resources” to the Old Town Bluffton Historic District to financially...
A Note from Mayor McCann: May 2022
Redistricting a Necessary Process for Island Wards & Neighborhoods In government, there are actions you are required to take for the benefit of the community. They may not always be exciting,...
A Note from Mayor McCann
Introducing Town Talk with the Mayor One of the best ways to stay in touch with our community is through constant communication. At the town, we are constantly thinking of ways to better connect...
A Note from Mayor Sulka
Keeping Residents Informed Happy 2022! With each new year, brand-new residents come to our town. This means, there is so much knowledge of how Bluffton came to be that needs to be shared. My goal...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: January 2022
Year in Review As our community and the world continue to negotiate the pandemic’s fluctuations, the business of the Town of Bluffton continued unabated this year. I want to share some of the town’s...
A Note from Mayor McCann: January 2022
Palmetto Electric Contributes to Environmental Sustainability Environmental sustainability is a key priority for the Town of Hilton Head Island. Oftentimes, we may think of this as keeping the air...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: December 2021
Understanding Accommodations Tax and Its Uses The town gets so many compliments for the awesome events as well as park upgrades. Many of these cannot be accomplished without the use of our...
A Note from Mayor McCann: November 2021
Giving Back to Help Others Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! This is the time of year when we express how grateful and blessed we are. However, many people, though thankful, may be having a tough time...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: November 2021
Bluffton’s Best This past month, we recognized an officer in our police department, Sgt. Jason Rodriguez. It seems like yesterday when I wrote an article (2015) about the hiring of several officers,...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: October 2021
Honoring a Community Healthcare Champion To many in Bluffton, she was Aunt Jennie. To others, she was the nurse who made sure every child in our community had their vaccinations, especially against...
A Note from Mayor McCann: October 2021
It’s Time to Celebrate Arts and Culture October is National Arts and Humanities Month, the coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. Launched by Americans for...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: August 2021
Support for Small Business. As the mayor of Bluffton along with our town council, we have always supported our local businesses in many ways. The Don Ryan Center for Innovation (DRCI) is one of the most visible ways we demonstrate this local business support.
A Note from Mayor McCann
Planning Best-in-Class Projects for Our Community