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The city bought the building and began using it as Charleston's City Hall in 1819, making it the second longest serving city hall in the United States (second only to New York City's). The site of City Hall was a beef market in 1739, but the market was destroyed in a fire in 1796, and the corner parcel was conveyed to the Charleston branch of ...
The 2019 Charleston mayoral election took place on November 5, 2019, to elect the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic Mayor John Tecklenburg ran for re-election to a second consecutive term. A runoff was held on November 29, 2019, since no candidate surpassed 50%. In the runoff, John Tecklenburg was easily re-elected. [1]
William Scott Cogswell Jr. (born January 14, 1975) is an American politician and businessman who is mayor of the city of Charleston.A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 110th District from 2016 to 2022.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston city officials warned residents to prepare for potential “major flooding” Thursday as Hurricane Milton churns near the U.S. east coast. The storm made ...
The mayor is the highest elected official in Charleston, South Carolina. Since the city's incorporation in 1783, Charleston's chief executive officer has been elected directly by qualified voters, except for the years 1867–1868, when mayors were appointed by Federal officials.
At a meeting of City Council on July 18, 1961, City Council approved the execution of a transfer of the northeast quadrant (and the adjacent streets to the south and east) to the Charleston County School District. If the property stopped being used "for public school purposes," then the land would revert to the city. (Minutes of Council Meetings)
He was elected on September 1, 1800, to a first term as a warden (city council member) for Charleston, South Carolina. [1] He married Mary Sommers on October 16, 1800. [ 2 ] He was elected intendant in September 1802. [ 3 ]
1969 – March 20: Charleston Hospital Strike begins. [57] 1970 Port Drive-In cinema opens. [52] Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site established. [12] 1972 – City of North Charleston incorporated, adjacent to City of Charleston. 1973 – Trident Technical College established. 1975 – Joseph P. Riley Jr. becomes mayor. [58]