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Stormwater Master Plan- Final Draft Approved by Council March 18, 2025

 

Breach Inlet has restricted access due to the current sand refurbishment project. Click here for the February 2025 update.  

 

 

Historic Design Guidelines Manual -Final Draft for Council Approval 05/20/2025 (PDF)

May 2025 Employee Milestones

Thu, 05/01/2025

Join Council in congratulating those employees who celebrated employment milestones with the Town during the month of May! Thank you for all of your hard work keeping our Sullivan's Island awesome!

Planning and Zoning Department

Charles Drayton

Charles Drayton- Planning and Zoning Director- 3 Years on 05/10/2025
Charles joined the Town in 2022 as the Director of Planning and Zoning. In this role, he oversees and staffs the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Tree Commission and the issuance of zoning compliance for all Building Permits and Business Licenses. Charles can be reached at 843-883-5752 or cdrayton@sullivansisland.sc.gov.

Police Department

Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez- Patrol Officer- 7 Years on 05/19/2025
Carlos started with the Town in May of 2017 as a Beach Service Officer. Since then, he has served in many roles including Parking Enforcement and Town Code Enforcement. He was sworn in as a Patrol Officer and Graduated the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in February 2019. Officer Hernandez can be reached at 843-883-9636 or chernandez@sullivansisland.sc.gov.

Elias Shaffer

Elias Shaffer - Sergeant- 3 Years on 05/12/2025
Elias started with the Town in 2022. Elias has been in law enforcement since 2017, he also previously served as a 9-1-1 Emergency Supervisor, and a City Firefighter in Pennsylvania. Elias has received prior commendations for his acts of bravery, and pro-activity in all aspects of emergency services. Elias is also a certified Field Training Officer. Elias can be reached at 843-883-9636 or eshaffer@sullivansisland.sc.gov.  

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Gracynn Famer- Beach Services- 1 Year on 05/21/25
Gracynn began working with the Sullivan’s Island Police Department as a Beach Service officer in May of 2024. She also graduated in May of 2024 with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Trident Technical College. Gracynn loves being able to work with such an amazing group of people in the Police Department and enjoy driving down the beach and meeting new people every day. You can contact me at (843) 789-0427 or gfarmer@sullivansisland.sc.gov.