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Local governments are the backbone of community life, offering a range of benefits that directly impact residents. They provide tailored solutions to local needs, ensuring that services like education, public safety, and infrastructure are managed effectively and responsively. By being closer to the people they serve, local governments can quickly address issues and adapt policies to reflect the unique characteristics of their communities. Their role in fostering civic engagement, promoting economic development, and maintaining public spaces underscores their vital importance in creating vibrant, well-functioning neighborhoods. Investing in and supporting local governance enhances not only the quality of local services but also the overall well-being of the community.

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Administrator

Contact: Jason L. Ward
Address: 201 Johnston St St. George SC 29477 Phone: 843-563-0100 Website: Dorchester County Administrators Office Website: Deputy Administrator for Public Safety Website: Asst Administrator for Community Services
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Dorchester County Parks & Recreation

Contact: Austin Zuniga
Address: 500 North Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-563-0193 Website: Dorchester County Parks & Recreation
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Mayor

Contact: Russ Touchberry
Address: 200 S Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-693-8707 Website: Mayor’s Website
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Summerville Parks & Recreation

Contact: Amy Evans
Address: 200 S Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-6000 Website: Summerville Parks & Recreation
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Administrator

Contact: Lisa Wallace
Address: 200 S Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-851-4201 Website: Administrative Services Home Website: Lisa Wallace – Town Administrator Website: Donna Scott – Administrative Assistant
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Building Services

Contact: Melissa Hopkins
Address: 500 N. Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-932-0011 Phone: 843-832-0352 Website: Building Services Website: Submittal Process Website: Permit Application Download Website: Submit Online
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Court & Judicial Services

Contact: Cheryl Graham
Address: 5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd St. George SC 29477 Phone: 843-560-0160 Website: Courts & Judicial Services Home Website: Circuit Court Website: Clerk of Court Website: Family Court Website: Magistrate Court Website: Master-In-Equity Website: Probate Court Website: Public Defender
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Building and Code Enforcement

Contact: Hank Jackson
Address: 1003 N. Hwy 53 Moncks Corner SC 29461 Phone: 843-719-4758 Website: Building and Code Enforcement Website: Forms and Docs Website: Frequently Asked Questions Website: Schedule an Inspection Website: Inspector Contacts Website: Code Enforcement Contacts Website: When Are Inspections Required?
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Building Department

Contact: Rebecca Brown
Address: 200 S Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-851-4203 Phone: 843-851-4212 Phone: 843-851-5200 Phone: 843-871-6954 Website: Building Dept Home Website: Building Code Requirements Website: Building Permit Activity Website: Building Permit Guidelines Website: Building Permit Process – Commercial Website: Building Permit Process – Residential Website: Forms & Applications Website: Citizen Feedback
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Magistrate Court

Contact: Evenlyn Harmon
Address: 223 N Live Oak Dr Moncks Corner SC 29461 Phone: 843-719-4050 Website: Magistrate Court Website: Forms and Documents Website: Frequently Asked Questions Website: Locations and Judges Website: Court Finder Website: Contact by Email
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Planning & Zoning

Contact: Kiera Reinertsen
Address: 500 N. Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-832-0020 Website: Planning & Zoning Home Website: Apply Online Website: Board of Zoning Appeals Website: Documents, Forms & Fees Website: Planning Commissions Website: Zoning & Land Development Standards
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Property & Tax Services

Address: 201 Johnston St St. George SC 29477 Address: 500 N. Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-832-0162 Phone: 843-563-0162 Website: Property & Taxes Services Home Website: Assessor’s Office Website: Auditor’s Office Website: Delinquent Tax Website: Treasurer
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Public Works

Contact: Jason Carraher, PE
Address: 2120 E. Main St Dorchester SC 29437 Phone: 843-832-0070 Phone: 843-563-0070 Phone: 843-832-0064 Phone: 843-563-0064 Website: Public Works Home Website: Engineering Website: Solid Waste & Recycling Website: Operations Website: Illegal Dumping
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Sheriff’s Office

Contact: L.C. Knight
Address: 212 Deming Way Summerville SC 29483 Address: 101 Ridge St Suite 1 St. George SC 29477 Phone: 843-832-0300 Phone: 843-533-0259 Phone: 843-832-0215 Website: Sheriff’s Office Website: Detention Center Website: Records Request Website: Sex Offender Registry