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Former Mayor Takes Current Administration to Task

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By Stratton Lawrence Former Folly Beach Mayor Carl Beckmann continues to maintain a public profile, one year after handing over the Mayor’s office to Tim Goodwin. In the May issue of the City’s official newsletter (published by the Civic Club), The Sandspur, Beckmann criticized the Civic Club’s current leadership, claiming the Club had not met in... »

Mayor Beckmann addresses after-hour 911 calls

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Dear Friends and Neighbors: On or about March 1, the Folly Beach dispatchers joined other dispatchers in Charleston County to form the 911 Consolidated Dispatch Center. Most of you are aware dispatchers are to be transferred; however, some of you were not aware it would be as early as March 1. Director of Public Safety... »

$1.6 million City expansion falls flat

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By Ali Akhyari In a controversial decision that ended with flared tempers and name calling, the City Council voted 4-3 against a resolution that would have resulted in the City spending $1.6 million for a 5000 square foot expansion of City Hall and the Public Safety Department. Council members Dave Stormer, Eddie Ellis, Tom Scruggs... »

Letter from the Mayor

By Akhyari

Good morning or good afternoon! I hope everyone survived the 4th of July Holiday. I must say in all my years I have never witnessed so many people on the beach. People we can’t do much about except to possibly control their behavior. The Council is working some issues and recommendations.... »

A note from Mayor Beckmann

By Akhyari

By Mayor Carl Beckmann The City needs your help once again. We have several Boards and Commissions where seats are vacant and really need to be filled. This is an excellent opportunity for you to assist the City in moving forward. Please send your résumé/CV and your letter of interest to our Municipal Clerk, Mary... »

Mayor’s monthly address

By Akhyari

Provided by Mayor Carl Beckmann- Folly Beach, SC The City needs your help once again. We have several Boards and Commissions where seats are vacant and really need to be filled. This is an excellent opportunity for you to assist the City in moving forward. Please send your resume’/CV and your interest... »

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