On Jan. 27, the City Council held their annual retreat to establish the goals for 2025. We have so many wonderful changes coming to Hardeeville and changes bring new challenges. This process is critical to knowing what we want to do, appropriating funds, and assigning staff to ensure we accomplish all we wish to.
There are five overriding principles that guide us. 1. Deliver superior public services. 2. Manage the city’s growth. 3. Improve infrastructure. 4. Strengthen community services. 5. Pursue economic development, including new commerce. Each of our objectives will advance one or more of these goals. Keep in mind that many of our plans will take multiple steps, and years, to complete. But you can’t finish what you don’t start.
The revitalization of Whyte Hardee Blvd. will take a step forward. The city has hired a redevelopment firm out of New Jersey who has a good track record. The city owns six acres along our downtown area and that is a good place to start…