In a few weeks, Hilton Head Island residents will have the opportunity to vote to fill three positions on the town council: representatives from Wards 1, 3 and 6. The elected candidates’ term begins in January 2025. Representatives from Wards 2, 4 and 6 will continue serving on the council until their term expires in December 2026.
Ward 1 represents the area between Squire Pope Road south to Union Cemetery Road. Two candidates, incumbent Alex Brown and Daniel Anthony are hoping to secure a single Ward 1 seat on the council.
The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette asked the two Ward 1 candidates questions about top issues facing the town from affordable housing to the US 278 Corridor Project. The paper asked the same seven questions of each candidate with a word count limit of 200 words for each response. The candidates were given the same timeline to complete responses to the questions. The answers are in their words…