From staff reports
Monday night’s County Council meeting was a night of thanks, well wishes and farewells. Outgoing Council Members Paul Sommerville, Stu Rodman, Brian Flewelling and Chris Hervochon were all feted and recognized for their contributions during their Council terms.
Paul Sommerville – District 2 (MCAS/Beaufort/Lady’s Island/Fripp Island)
Sommerville, first elected in 2007, served both as Chairman and Vice-Chairman over the years. His background in labor relations and as a management consultant served him well when negotiating essential issues that would impact taxpayers: school budgets, County budgets, and tax rates.
Full-time and part-time residents benefited from Sommerville’s skill to bring and keep everyone to the discussion table. He has served on the following committees: Natural Resources, Executive, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Legislative Affairs, Public Facilities, and Public Services.
Stu Rodman – District 11 (Hilton Head Island)
Rodman, also first elected in 2007, served as a member of the Executive Committee and Finance Committee and is currently Chairman of Public Facilities. He previously served on Public Services, Economic Development, Executive, and Natural Resources committees. Representing portions of Hilton Head, Mr. Rodman has been instrumental in managing growth and development on the island and expanding Highway 278, including a new bridge.
Brian Flewelling – District 5 (Okatie/Burton/Shell Point)
Flewelling was first elected in 2009 and has served as a Finance Committee and Public Facilities member. As liaison to the Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) and Southern Lowcountry Regional Planning, he represented County interests and worked with municipal partners to improve regional growth and partnerships.
A devoted supporter of the Rural and Critical Lands Trust, Mr. Flewelling worked tirelessly to protect and balance residential growth and development while preserving the natural beauty of the Lowcountry. Flewelling has also previously served on Executive Committee.
Chris Hervochon – (Hilton Head Island/Bluffton)
Wrapping up his first term, Hervochon was elected in 2019. With a background in finance and accounting, Mr. Hervochon has been very focused on any topics fiscally impacting the County and taxpayers. He serves as a member of the Public Facilities, Community Services/Public Safety Committee, and Vice Chair of the Finance Committee.
Readers can watch the recognitions here:
– Paul Sommerville, https://youtu.be/FlWK_5SY55s
– Chris Hervochon, https://youtu.be/4SQk5FwhhOE
– Stu Rodman, https://youtu.be/HTU8mKMO4vU
– Brian Flewelling, https://youtu.be/TtdPGzXQ3mI
Newly elected Council members will be sworn in at County Council’s first meeting in 2023 to be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3. Those Council members are David Bartholomew – District 2, Tab Tabernik – District 6, Paula Brown – District 8, and Tommy Reitz – District 11.
