Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg deserves to be re-elected Nov. 7.
Despite the convenient complaints of critics running to replace him and a sometimes cranky city council, he’s been a stable, decent, inclusive and reasonable leader over the last eight years. He’s been a considerate public servant dedicated to everyone’s interests, not just a select few. Four more years will give him the time and freedom to keep pushing the city forward and protecting its heritage amidst mounting threats of flooding, over development and more.
Just look at some of Tecklenburg’s accomplishments.
He provided the leadership to remove the divisive John C. Calhoun statue from Marion Square, sending a clear message that Charleston is a united city for the future whose diversity is strength.
Over the last eight years, his administration has built or renovated 50 parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities across the city. Six new park projects are underway now, which could grow by another two dozen if voters approve a $70 million parks referendum.
Tecklenburg is also the guy who has pushed for implementation of dozens of projects to mitigate flooding in the face of the threat of rising seas. He’s been laser-focused on growing the stock of affordable housing throughout the Holy City. And he’s the guy who has pushed to get funding for a bike/walk bridge over the Ashley River that finally is moving forward.
Tecklenburg was the best person to be mayor in 2015 and in 2019. He has provided critical leadership to move us forward in countless ways.
Simply put, John Tecklenburg is the decent, caring leader that Charleston still needs. He’s kind. He’s generous with his time. And he listens — something you don’t get much of these days.
Re-elect John Tecklenburg Nov. 7 for the good of the people.
Endorsements for Charleston City Council
Four of six Charleston City Council seats this year are contested. We sent candidates in each of those seats a survey to qualify for consideration of an endorsement. You can read their answers online. The City Paper endorses these Charleston City Council candidates in contested races:
- District 3: Stephanie Hodges
- District 5: Karl L. Brady Jr.
- District 7: Owen Vogel
- District 9: Kenneth Marolda
EDITOR’S NOTE: In last week’s North Charleston council endorsements, one candidate’s name was not published due to an editing error. The City Paper endorses Kenneth Ray
for the District 2 council seat.
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