Rethink Folly Road News--Bike/Ped Improvements Move Foreward

The Rethink Folly Road Steering Committee met last week and received a report from the Reveer Group and Charleston County Transportation staff.   The staff recommendation was to construct an eight foot wide sidewalk on the west side of Folly Road between Ellis Creek and Pittsford Street.   Pittsford Street is the entrance into Queensborough next to Nativity Catholic Church.   The Committee voted to recommend that Charleston County Transportation go forward with that plan.

The Committee also accepted a proposal to look at re-striping Folly Road so that the width of the bike lanes will be consistent with national standards.   The tentative proposal will be for the bike lanes to be painted green to improve rider safety. 

The Committee also recommended moving forward with a RFQ (request for qualifications) for a firm to manage the Rethink Folly Road Plan.   The key goal will be to work with the businesses on Folly Road to promote improvements and also redevelopment consistent with the plan.

The goal is to make Folly Road a place where people will stop and shop and not just pass through.  The area should be friendly to those driving but also to bus riders, bikers, and pedestrians.

Vote Joe Boykin for County Council

I believe that Joe Boykin will be an excellent choice for James Islanders on Charleston County Council.   Joe lives on Johns Island where he has seen the consequences of severe development pressure first hand.   These problems are especially severe in the unincorporated areas of James Island included in District 8.  In recent years, Mayor Tecklenburg and the City of Charleston have made substantial progress is changing their past policy of encouraging high density development on James Island.  Unfortunately, Charleston County's regulation of the unincorporated has moved in the opposite direction, particularly on Folly Road between the Town of James Island and Folly Beach--an area in District 8.   I believe Joe Boykin will work with the Town of James Island and the City of Charleston to improve our quality of life and especially work to protect against flooding.   I urge all James Islanders, including the Town residents in in District 8, to vote for Joe Boykin for County Council.

Vote Jenny Honeycutt for Charleston County Council

Jenny Honeycutt will be an excellent County Council representative for James Island.   She is from James Island and a resident of the Town.   She is bright and articulate.   She listens to people and wants to solve problems.  I believe she will be a strong advocate for James Island and all of district 9 on County Council.   Please join me in voting for Jenny Honeycutt on Tuesday.   

Vote Peter McCoy for SC House of Representatives

Peter McCoy is a James Islander.   We can count on him to work for our community in Columbia.   He directed $200,000 of state funds to help with our new sidewalk on Dills Bluff and with the new Town.    Thank you.   He has always supported giving James Islanders in the unincorporated area the opportunity to vote to join the Town of James Island.    He has persuaded some of the political leadership of the state to support our effort.    When I have asked for his help with drainage issues on South Carolina Department of Transportation roads in the Town, he has always come through for us.   Please join me in voting to reelect Peter McCoy to the South Carolina House of Representatives.

September Meeting of James Island Public Service District

Meredith Poston for JIPSD Commissioner

Meredith Poston is a good choice for James Island Public Service District Commissioner.   Meredith has represented the Centerville community on the James Island Neighborhood Council.    She is frequently found at community events taking photos.   A former reporter for the James Island Messenger, she attended many Commission meetings and has followed with concern Commission practices.  She is open minded and willing to consider Town proposals to share the cost of needed necessary expenditures.  Please consider Meredith Poston for JIPSD Commissioner.

Vote Keane Steele for JIPSD Commissioner

Keane Steele is an excellent choice for James Island Public Service District Commissioner.  Keane graduated from The Citadel with a degree in civil engineering and also earned a Masters Degree.   Supervising major construction projects, he will be able to provide effective oversight and make sure that JIPSD construction is cost efficient.   This includes the proposed $8 million fire station.   Keane has explained that this looks like a very high cost for the space and substantial savings are possible.  More importantly, the sewer infrastructure is aging and repair and replacement is necessary.    Keane will provide the expertise that will minimize the impact on monthly sewer bills.    I am confident that Keane will work with the Town to provide alternatives to ever increasing property taxes.  Please consider Keane Steele for JIPSD Commissioner.