Consisting of the Mayor and six Council members, each member has one vote. A good example: We have a number of shopping hubs with very contemporary offerings and looks, and we have places like Main Street where an earlier North Myrtle Beach still thrives. Polls closed at 7 p.m. Beach Services provides umbrella and chair rentals to residents and visitors starting in April through mid-October from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. 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. Meet the candidates running in North Myrtle Beach's election Tuesday There is no amount of money collected that could come close to balancing out all the Goodwill that has been destroyed. 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. She also mentioned her desire to increase the tax value of the community and increase the commodities and money coming into the city. Results of North Myrtle Beach City Council special election | Myrtle District 7 Map Interactive map - use the search box or zoom tool to pinpoint your district Candidates for Congress, District 7 Gordon Best. Other candidates in this years municipal election are incumbent Republicans Kevin Toole and Eric Presnell, Republican David Buck and Democrat Richard Adams. Richardson: We should work with the NMB Historical Museum Group to identify building and landmarks that need to be protected. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, council members held an executive session. This year, incumbent Fred Coyne is running unopposed as the councilman representing Cherry Grove, while fellow incumbent councilmen Hank Thomas (at large) and J.O. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy. 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. Several businesses located on Main Street and in the vicinity are Sidewalk Caf permit holders. accounts, the history behind an article. Mayor, 3 council spots on North Myrtle Beach ballot this November Peoples perspective of this city. Collins previously served as a planning commissioner from 2016 to 2020. Read on. Those two candidates are Bob Lucas and Trey Skidmore. We want to maintain this balance. 10:00 A.M. - MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBER. The city will get at least one new council member after Terry White . Our areas greatest attribute and draw is our beach. They went from refusal to silence. With surrounding cities seeing ongoing development resulting in the detrimental traffic and questioning the quality of life for residents, how do you intend to deal with more high density development proposals as North Myrtle Beach continues to grow? The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an Executive Session on Monday, February 13, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. Rain and wind early. If needed, a runoff election will be held on March 16. "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. This was one of the top five rainfall events in North Myrtle Beach in the past 20 years. 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. Hopefully, electing new leadership will provide better ideas and accountability. Why he is running: Mishoe doesnt have a specific agenda for running for council. Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the Citys main visitor season. He also wants to focus on drainage and flooding in the city. This year marks the 21st anniversary of September 11. This is an expensive project and I will work to secure additional funding so that we can accelerate the plans that have been designed over the past 12 years. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Cat 5 on Thursday, July 7, from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street. He said he wants to work with other councilors for the betterment of the city. The Workshop will be held at the conclusion of the Special Called Business Meeting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Here are the winners: Marilyn Hatley has won reelection with 3,539 votes to challenger Wayne Troutman's 1,481. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, February 20, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. I am not in favor of funding sources that deter local citizens and tourist from visiting. 1101 NORTH OAK STREET, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577. Low 52F. The Sounds of Summer concert series kicks off Friday, June 17, featuring Fire Lake A Tribute to Bob Seger. Christian Boschult Young, who got her start reporting local news in New York, has received accolades from both the New York State Press Association and the South Carolina Press Association. As the city grows, he said the area needs someone like him who believes in controlling the sprawl, keeping taxes low and continuing with the quality of life in North Myrtle Beach. 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. Making sure people feel safe to come here. Rain and wind early. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Construction on the North Myrtle Beach Stormwater Outfall Program is underway. Cherry Grove 1 Precinct - Chapel by the Sea Church, Cherry Grove 2 Precinct - Fire Station #4, Crescent Beach Precinct - J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, Nixons 1 Precinct (Grande Harbour Residents only) - North Myrtle Beach High School, Ocean Drive 2 Precinct - St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Wampee Precinct (Park Pointe Residents only) - Riverside Elementary School, Windy Hill 1 Precinct - Windy Hill Fire Station #3. The preliminary vote tallies for the special election were as follows: The term for the seat will run from March 2021 until November 2021. You have permission to edit this article. Keeping these developments in restricted areas will ease overbuilding and help address the added traffic concerns that come with more development. 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. Elizabeth covers politics, government and business in North Augusta. Questions Continue About NMB Candidate's Residency The City of North Myrtle Beach will once again host a free Fourth of July fireworks show at the Cherry Grove Pier. Registration for parking is underway in North Myrtle Beach for residents and non-resident property owners. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, August 15, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Platform: Halpin wants to make sure the city is financially stable and has a solid infrastructure, particularly for roads and schools. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on June 29, 2022. Preliminary results from the City of North Myrtle Beach show that Skidmore finished with 1,158 votes compared to Nichols 799. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 3 p.m. at City Hall for the purpose of declaring a localized state of emergency within City limits. Correction: This story has been corrected to show that 10 candidates are running for the vacant N. Myrtle Beach council seat, not nine. Bill. Then, they will meet on Nov. 4 to certify the election. Dukes' previous experience includes serving on the Board of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce County Council District, 02 Candidates will face off in the primary in June. Mike Mishoe North Myrtle Beach City Council Candidate Another great step to protecting our culture and environment is the preservation of Ingram Dunes. Polling locations and precincts will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. Along with increasing public parking is the need to enhance beach access. Facebook page: Mike Mishoe North Myrtle Beach City Council Candidate. 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. Gordon Best. North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina. Here are the candidates for those positions: Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune (i) C.D. Baldwin III (Crescent Beach). The candidates looking to fill the citys open at-large seat are: The special election is scheduled for March 2, 2021. As a nurse, she said she wants to bring some compassion to city hall and the councils decision making. And having thoughtful dialogue with the public to develop community wide strategies to designate specific areas for new growth. Her work has appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune and MinnPost. Photo by Christian Boschult, Marilyn Hatley, courtesy, city of North Myrtle Beach. This year, incumbent Fred Coyne is running unopposed as the councilman representing Cherry Grove, while fellow incumbent councilmen Hank Thomas (at large) and J.O. A recently amended ordinance regarding business operations on the beach is leading to the sharing of misinformation. Fontana has served on council since 2013. Why the placement of your North Myrtle Beach parking decal could soon affect your wallet, Nature can be saved: North Myrtle Beach celebrates historic Ingram Dunes site. Results are in from North Myrtle Beach's 2021 municipal election on Tuesday, November 2. North Myrtle Beach In North Myrtle Beach, 160 employees receive salaries more than $50,000 with 17 making more than $100,000. 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(WMBF) - Two newcomers are challenging three incumbents for three seats on Myrtle Beach's City Council. Paid parking will begin April 30, 2022. racist or sexually-oriented language. Baldwin, III -Mayor Pro TemporeDistrict: Crescent BeachBusiness Phone: 843-272-6333Mobile Phone: 843-458-0931Term: 2019 to 2023Email: Email J.O. An executive session will be held at 5 p.m. Mayor Hatleys proclamation offers information about the role community health centers, and the Little River Medical Center, have in the City of North Myrtle Beach and the United States. Why he is running: Nichols said he has lived in North Myrtle Beach for 19 years and has attended numerous council meetings, been a city volunteer and has witnessed first hand how effective council working together can produce an excellent quality of life. He said he has a skill set and a desire to help the community continue to prosper. The City contracted with an environmental expert who inspected and determined algae present at the lake at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports complex is non-toxic, non-harmful common green algae which is present in most natural swim areas and ponds. 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. Decreasing clouds with clear skies by morning. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, The Sun News did not hear back from him in time for this story. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022. North Myrtle Beach is one of the best run cities in America. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on August 15. The City has alienated tourists, upset local business owners and pissed off locals. Ten candidates will be on the ballot when North Myrtle Beach voters go to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new at-large council member. that is degrading to another person. We'd love to hear eyewitness Departments. Have a safe, considerate and enjoyable weekend. They can be rented daily, weekly, and monthly and Beach Services employees will set them up for you. The period for North Myrtle Beach residents to file as candidates in the November 2, 2021, City Council election came to a close on Thursday, September 2, at 12:00 Noon. 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. That is an ongoing process that I support. 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. The board is set to certify the election on Thursday. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free movie featuring SOUL (PG) on Friday, June 10 at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach. They are raising money for Camp Happy Days, a charity group that provides support services to children with cancer. Link to the City's online Code of Ordinances. He said roads are swamped during the summer months and there is not enough parking. 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. I will continue to strive hard to make sure we never lose that. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, September 19, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. This ordinance has been in existence since 2007. Chamber annual banquet, 'Johnny on the spot': Stevie Huff recognized as North Augusta Citizen of the Year, GreenJackets going cashless for 2023 baseball season; policy goes into effect March 7, 'This is what we wanted': North Augusta girls win Class AAAA crown for 5th time, The Berkeley Independent - Moncks Corner, SC, By Elizabeth Hustad Last week the candidates held a forum over Zoom for citizens to get to know them. Due to poor weather, the Sounds of Summer concert featuring Paul Grimshaw Band: Tribute to Van Morrison and James Taylor scheduled for August 19 at the NMB Park and Sports Complex is canceled. The special election is to fill an at-large city council seat. Controlled growth is good, and we have that. 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. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on January 9, 2023, at 7 p.m. Our city is growing. Preparations for a maintenance dredge in the Cherry Grove area of the City of North Myrtle Beach are underway. North Myrtle Beach, SC | Official Website - NMB Gregory Richardson: The City should continue to seek funding through sources that are available on the County, State, and Federal level. She is concerned about cutbacks, which she said could reduce a lot of residents incomes. Dr. Elizabeth Conley, 5720 Herring Gull Circle, Elizabeth Anne Prince 607 11th Avenue South, Trey Skidmore 1000 37th Avenue South (Lot 32), Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved | MyrtleBeachSC.com News | Contact us at [emailprotected] You are invited to participate in a September 11 memorial service at the Horseshoe on Main Street. This permit allows a business to set up tables and chairs on the sidewalk and allows the serving and consumption of food and alcohol in the designated area. Low 52F. Huff was presented the award by North Augusta Mayor Briton Williams in front of the more than 300 people who attended the Chambers 71st annual gala at the Crowne Plaza March 2. Its not easy to step up to the plate in this manner, and we all appreciate the care you have shown for North Myrtle Beach, the city of North Myrtle Beach stated. 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. 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. A Day in the Life of the Mayor of North Myrtle Beach 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. 2022 Grand Strand Elections: What you need to know - WMBF News 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. North Myrtle Beach City Council Members will meet on June 22, for a special called meeting followed by a workshop. Mayor Marilyn Hatley is running for her sixth term. This story was originally published February 27, 2021, 6:58 AM. Code of Ordinances. She is particularly concerned about protecting lowland areas as the city pursues development. at once instead of in sections will lead to more level roads are just couple ideas that might help preserve our streets. Myrtle Beach & Horry County Elections - SCIWAY 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. City Council memberseach serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. "I just appreciate and I thank everyone who went out and voted for me and I promise you I will continue to work to the best of my ability to serve as your mayor and lead your city. City Council | North Myrtle Beach, SC