Lisa Sulka
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Mayor's Memos: How to enhance hurricane prep and recovery
As the height of hurricane season approaches, town of Bluffton officials and staff members want the public to know how the town is preparing and how residents and business owners can partner with the town to enhance preparation and recovery.The town takes on many responsibilities:• Routine inspections of town-owned drains, inlets, ditches and roads for any blockage and cleaning debris and… → Read More
Mayor's Memos: Giving back to the May River
The May River enriches our lives. There are many real benefits to ensuring we protect it, including a stronger economy, diverse food products and outdoor → Read More
Mayor's Memos: Municipal budget process is underway
It is getting to be that time of year again when the town looks at the upcoming fiscal year and begins the budget process. Goals that were established → Read More
Mayor's Memos: RBC Heritage influence goes beyond the course
With a new week about to begin, so does the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing on the beautiful Harbour Town Golf Links.We all enjoy walking the course and → Read More
Sulka: Development and building permit review
You may wonder when or why you need a permit. Depending on where you live or your business is located, you may need a permit for things such as removing → Read More
Mayor's Memos: A two-year work plan
Plan our work and work our plan. It’s a simple concept, but the execution of it is a little more complex.As we know in our own daily lives, without a solid plan it is sometimes difficult to remain focused on goals amidst the background noise of everyday life.The town’s strategic plan is a solid plan. It is revised every two years, with minor adjustments annually, and gives leaders, staff members… → Read More
Sulka: Walkout a learning experience for students
With regard to the recent shooting at a Florida high school, this past week more than 3,100 schools and an estimated 185,000 students nationwide participated in a student walkout.Every state and every school had its own way of showing solidarity for this horrific event, and our two high schools played a part in this as well. I understand there were differing opinions on whether to allow students… → Read More
Sulka: RBC Heritage reciprocates community's support
You may have noticed new banners along May River Road and Calhoun Street. With the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing right around the corner, we provide → Read More
New year, new innovations
Can you believe we are almost through February? Sometimes we all get so busy that we can barely differentiate between the beginning of this year and the end of last. → Read More
Don Ryan Center begins search for new CEO
The town of Bluffton is accepting applications for chief executive officer of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation, the town’s nonprofit economic development organization. → Read More
Bluffton named to ‘Happiest seaside towns’ list
Bluffton is on Coastal Living Magazine’s Top 10 List Of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns for 2018. → Read More
Town receives clean audit
During the Jan. 9 Town Council meeting, KRT, CPAs presented a financial statement audit for the town of Bluffton. → Read More
Capital projects and some exciting news
This week was a great start to 2018. What started as a cold and snowy year is now full steam ahead with completion of projects and exciting, surprising news. → Read More
Mark your calendar for 2018 town events
Happy new year, Bluffton. → Read More
Be smart when you get behind the wheel
This past year we have seen an increase in traffic accidents and some of these ended in fatalities. So many of our accidents are the result of distracted driving. → Read More
Bluffton is open for business
The town of Bluffton recently released a new economic development video and the town needs your help to spread the word that it is recruiting knowledge-based businesses to our region. → Read More
Highlights of Town Hall renovation
Town Hall, located at 20 Bridge Street, is currently under renovation. → Read More
Graves House renovation continues
Development in the town of Bluffton includes more than construction of new homes and commercial buildings. It also includes renovation and restoration projects. → Read More
Honoring Bluffton’s fallen soldiers
This past week, we dedicated a new monument in the Promenade honoring Blufftonians who died fighting for our country. The following speech was written by Ansley Manuel, who led a team of residents in this mission. Please enjoy. → Read More
Town working on major projects
As 2017 wraps up, there is no slowing down of projects for the town of Bluffton. The town has had an ambitious capital improvement schedule this year and I want to update you on the status of some of the major projects. → Read More