I am Skip Fink and, along with my wife 'Sam,' I have proudly called Folly Beach our home for the past 12+ years. Today, I write to you not just as a neighbor, but as an incumbent candidate for City Council re-election, hoping to earn your trust and your vote.

 

Since you elected me last April to fill an unexpired term on Council, I’ve worked hard to understand the inner workings of our Folly Beach government—learning how the sausage is made, so to speak. While I bring experience from serving on the Governor’s staff, and working in state government on military and base closure issues, becoming an effective Councilman here meant diving into the unique character and needs of our beach community.

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During my term, I’ve worked on my “focus areas” both within our city departments and with key outside agencies like CARTA, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Departments of Natural Resources and Transportation—partnerships essential to Folly’s sustainability. I’ve also engaged in educational and leadership events through the Municipal Association of South Carolina to better understand Folly’s unique role in the tourism industry.

 

My candidacy is grounded in a broad background of experience, leadership, community involvement, and independent thinking. Free from outside influence or funding, I will continue to bring a fresh perspective rooted in common sense and civility to our City’s leadership. I hope to earn your vote this November so we can continue making the Edge of America a great place to live and work.