Folly's Sea & Sand Festival

This past weekend was a wonderful, community-filled weekend on Folly Beach, even spring-like!  The Sea & Sand Festival was blessed with beautiful weather (sans the surprise afternoon wind/ rain shower that blew through!), delicious food, spirited entertainment, talented vendors, and happy friends, neighbors, and visitors!

A big THANK YOU for all the hard work, time, effort, and volunteerism that goes into planning and executing such a great weekend from the Sea & Sand Festival schedule of events, the Litter Sweep, etc. I really enjoyed the amazing and talented musicians, chefs, and artisans represented and, equally, appreciated all of the bartenders, servers, and staff who worked the long day.

I was truly delighted with the interaction I experienced as I was out and about and as folks said hello and recognized me as ‘the guy running for City council!’.  I really felt your support and enjoyed all of conversations.  Once again, the community spirit of our little beach town shined brightly.  

Let’s keep up the positive Folly vibes!  Pressing on!   

How can I contribute to your campaign?

Recently, several friends, neighbors, and even supporters whom I’ve never met, have inquired ‘how can I contribute to your campaign?’  I’m flattered and very appreciative, but reiterated that, when I decided to run for City Council, I made a deliberate decision to financially self-fund my campaign because I want to maintain an independent position on issues critical to Folly Beach and our community.  

I am here for you! I prefer to not be beholden to anyone and to have no affiliation, so as to build a better community-together. The best way to support my campaign is through volunteerism! 

Volunteer to display a yard sign, attend my Meet & Greet events, invite your neighbors, share your thoughts and concerns, and help me spread my message.  I am always here to listen and to exchange honest and open dialogue with you.  Reach out, let's connect.

Press On!

My Stance on Short-Term Rentals

I have received a few inquiries for clarity on my STR position. Over a year ago, Folly residents voted to pass a referendum to limit investment STRs to 800 and I support the outcome of the citizen vote. I supported the referendum as well as our Council’s current efforts to improve upon it via the amendment process, which should be settled before March 1st.

Everyone will not be totally satisfied, but that is a sign of any effective negotiation.

It’s been said, “Negotiation is not about making everyone happy, but about finding a middle ground where everyone can live with the outcome." – paraphrase P. Johnson.

As your councilman, I pledge to respect the outcome of the citizen vote, but to continue to monitor the STR ordinance, how it is working, and will work thoughtfully to pursue solutions that preserve and enhance the balance between all parties.

My campaign focus areas highlight other important ‘big picture’ issues facing Folly, which also deserve council’s attention.

Let’s press forward together.