District 11 Council Member· 2020-2028
Ross A. Appel
Charleston
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 19:04
- Avg per meeting
- 1:28
- Segments
- 210
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Top issues during term (7)(Infrastructure)
Broad Street Sidewalk Repairs and Improvements
$495,585 of a $4,125,000 project budget, funded by Municipal Accommodations Tax.
Series 2026 Bond Issuance for Capital Improvements
Up to $90 million in bond financing for a city project.
West Ashley City Office Building Expansion and GMP
Adds $188,576.04 to a $37.8 million construction contract backed by a future general obligation bond.
St. Johns Woods Parkway Streetlight Maintenance Appeal
Shifting the utility bill to the city would transfer ongoing electrical costs from the HOA to municipal taxpayers.
Municipal Golf Course and Maybank Highway Underground Utility Conversions
Generates approximately $15 million annually in franchise fees, with millions directed toward matching underground utility funds over 20 years.
ATTAIN Transportation Technology Grant
$2.26 million in federal funding with zero city match — vendor covers the match in-kind.
Concord Pump Station and Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades
Multi-million dollar commitments involving drainage funds, state appropriations, and federal USACE matching funds.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Appel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Infrastructure)
No votes found matching Infrastructure.