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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charleston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Brockman Drive drainage improvements
Another $100,000 state grant, this time from SC DES, would fund drainage improvements on Brockman Drive to help reduce flooding in that neighborhood.
Country Club II/Harbor View Road stormwater outfall improvements
A $100,000 state grant would help fund stormwater outfall work aimed at reducing flooding near Country Club II and Harbor View Road — with no local match required.
Dominion Energy franchise agreement and undergrounding power lines
Council gave final approval to the 20-year Dominion franchise deal after months of public pushback over tree butchering and undergrounding. Residents were told a follow-up city ordinance will set priorities and funding for burying power lines, and Council pledged Johns Island won't be treated differently.
2026 Stormwater Capital Projects and Basin Improvements
A $4.5 million construction contract will install new storm drains and culverts to reduce tidal flooding in the Central Park Road basin on James Island, helped by a $1.5 million state grant.
Lockwood Drive pump station flood protection
The city extended a $420,000 maintenance contract to keep the Lockwood Drive pump station running — key infrastructure that protects downtown peninsula from flooding.
William Dudley Gregorie Pump Station Maintenance Extension
The city extended its maintenance contract for the major stormwater pump station to ensure continuous operational reliability.
Lake Dotterer and Longbranch Creek Drainage Grant Extension
The committee extended a grant deadline and approved buying backflow valves early to ensure federal ARPA funds aren't lost.