"We're not a rural place anymore," said Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton. We're doing our best to get things working smoothly! Benton said theres no definite date on reopening City Hall to the public yet. We needed to protect the citizens, and to be sure the city was ready, Benton said. City Manager Robbie Byrd, Finance Officer Chris Lightle and City Attorney Steve Scheer were also present. Councilman Tom Hutcherson Savannah is a lot different from Pooler. He was born in Southern California, but moved all around the UnitedStates while growing up. POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Pooler voters have elected a new mayor, and theyre replacing most of their city council. We just don't have the same problems.. Monday, Mayor Benton took the time to reflect on her time in office. Phones now working in majority of practices, SouthCoast Health says, Pooler restaurant to be on episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives. Pooler Magazine - Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom, Amish communities are using a surprising new kind of vehicle to travel long distances: Its a lot quicker, An Iowa meteorologist started talking about climate change on newscasts. . Continue Reading on wsav.com. Aaron has a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Management from Colorado State University Global. City of Pooler, GA | 100 SW US HW 80, Pooler, GA 31322 City Hall: (912) 748-7261 Police Department: (912) 748-7333 #99754 It is mailed to homes and distributed to hundreds oflocationsthroughout the greater Pooler area. New Pooler mayor, council members sworn in - WTOC Benton said while some businesses may be opened, shes hoping to keep City Hall closed to the public until the proper preparations can be made. 2016 Council Minutes POOLER RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR A TARGET OR A COSTCO FOR QUITE SOME TIME. To obtain official meeting minutes, please contact the City Clerk's office. Benton said she's been planning on running for the position. His family includes his wife, Donna, of 15 years and their daughter Richelle. They are intended to provide a general overview of meeting activity. The daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Benton, Rebecca grew up in the local area. Many area residents have been asking for years when we'll finally get one of the wholesale retailers that sells name brand electronics, furniture, appliances, jewelry and more. Ja nevlaties, lai ms un msu partneri lietojam skdatnes un personas datus iem papildu mriem, noklikiniet uz Noraidt visu. Ja vlaties pielgot savas izvles, noklikiniet uz Prvaldt privtuma iestatjumus. But she stands by her handling of COVID-19. NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER:These document are not guaranteed accurate or intended to be the official meeting minutes. Councilwoman Williams was elected in November of 2019 and began her term in January of 2020. Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton endorses Stevie Wall for mayor and other Pooler welcomes new mayor, council at inauguration ceremony Will Peebles wpeebles@savannahnow.com Pooler welcomed its new city council and mayor Monday night at city hall during its first. I just don't know.. NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER: These document are not guaranteed accurate or intended to be the official meeting Agenda. Benton has been the city's leader since 2019. I am not one to coddle people. She has a lot more history with the city of Pooler than I have. 2013 Council Minutes Sweven Investment Group Breaks Ground on Kansa Center Development in 2023 www.savannahnow.com. All rights reserved. We have to get everything hammered out before the city reopens, Benton said. Current Mayor Mike Lamb announced earlier this year that he would not be running for another term and has less than two weeks left in office. Pooler continues expansion with plans for Mosaic Retail Center Adam Bridges and Steve Larson also qualified for Pooler's mayoral race. Credit: Isabel Litterst (WTGS) POOLER, Ga. (WTGS) On Monday, Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton announced her decision not to run for reelection in November 2023. 2017 Council Minutes lai jums nodrointu msu vietnes un lietotnes; lai autentifictu lietotjus, stenotu drobas paskumus un novrstu mstuu saemanu un aunprtgu izmantoanu; lai novrttu, k js izmantojat msu vietnes un lietotnes. Shes going to do a great job. MAYOR REBECCA BENTON: A Heart for Her Community | Pooler Magazine 14-year-old in hospital after a four-wheeler rollover crash in Bulloch Co. Im not their mother. Carey Hilliards Savannah, GA. $20 - $30. Please note that all agenda items must be submitted by noon on the Monday one week prior to the meeting - there will be no exceptions. I am a member of the Pooler Garden Club, Rotary Club, Women of Westbrook, and the State Bar of Georgia. I'm gonna do what is needed for the residents of Pooler. Councilwoman Karen Williams Mayor Rebecca Benton As a lifelong resident of Pooler, Rebecca Benton grew up on Benton's Dairy-producer of Starland Dairies, graduated from The Savannah Country Day School, and the University of Georgia. Monday, Mayor Benton took the time to reflect on her time in office. The population has grown and new businesses have moved in. City business has been somewhat restricted as well. Benton has lived in Pooler her entire life. I have been a Pooler City Councilwoman since 2004. Benton is an attorney and presently serves as Mayor. Mayor Lamb spoke to WTOC about his time in office and what he thinks about the new city council. 2020 Council Minutes At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Ceremony speakers included City of Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton, Sweven owner and CEO, Darshil Patel, and Chris Tilton, co-principal of the Dewitt Tilton Group, a premier commercial construction firm in the Lowcountry.With safety and social distancing measures in place, local leaders also joined in the celebration, including Councilman Aaron Higgins, Councilwoman Karen Williams, Councilman Tom . POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Just last week Pooler City Council unanimously voted to approve a site plan for Costco on the south end of the city. His family includes his wife Becky, two sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. She sings in the choir at Trinity United Methodist Church of Pooler and is in the Rotary Club of Pooler/West Chatham. She said she's disappointed that the referendum failed, adding that the city is going to continue to look for solutions to this issue. He and his wife, Ashley, met and married in Colorado Springs then moved to Pooler in 2015. You have to balance the public health, safety and welfare with the persons right to develop their property, Benton said. Four generations of her family reside in Pooler. On March 27, another release was sent out as an update. BUT IT WOULD BE THE ONLY COSTCO IN THE REGION. city of pooler, georgia adopted annual budget - fiscal year 2013 mayor michael f. lamb mayor pro-tem rebecca benton council members bruce allen shannon black david burke mike royal stevie e. wall city manager robert h. byrd, jr assistant city manager michelle mcneely city clerk maribeth lindler city attorney steven e. scheer She cares about Pooler and will work with our great city staff and make Pooler even better." Pooler Mayor MIKE LAMB Would love to hear from you. You can try refreshing the page, and if you're still having problems, just try again later. Elected to council in 2010, her background is in property development and she holds a Georgia Real Estate License.Shannon has two children, Zachary and Josie Grace. "Costco is coming to Pooler and I am excited and I think it's fantastic," Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton told WJCL 22 News in an interview Friday afternoon. We want to have tape marking off 6 feet in areas where there are lines.. Pooler Magazineis a lifestyle magazine published bi-monthly for the communities surrounding Pooler, Ga. "I think there will be major explosion with Costco being the lead anchor coming in. 1999 Council Minutes Benton said shes been planning on running for the position since current Mayor Mike Lamb told her he wasnt going to run again. The answer appears to be soon. Before that role, she served many years on City Council. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to the Savannah Morning News/savannahnow.com at savannahnow.com/subscribenow. Sunshine and pleasantly warm conditions on tap for Sunday, Square Roots Festival returns to Lincoln Square with food, music, fundraising, Competitive video gaming helps 5 Blair students get college scholarships. Here's what to know. Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton tells WJCL 22 News that a Costco will be built in the Mosaic development off Pooler Pkwy. "We've been waiting three plus years, so we are ecstatic, said Tim Carlson. Stevie is also a lifelong member of Rothwell Baptist Church. Its an election with some historic news for the growing city. Thats the rule. Eight of those she's served as mayor pro tem . The new city council will have Benton and two other city council members who have a lot of experience with the city, as well as four city council members who are brand new. Current Mayor Mike Lamb announced earlier this year that he would not be running for another term and has less than two weeks left in office. Horton Pooler, GA. Free. The Best Dyson Deals to Shop Ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2023, 30+ Coolest Things on Amazon That You'll Use All the Time Plus They're Under $50, 17 Best Amazon Prime Day Pet Deals to Spoil Your Furry Friend, Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale Is Nearly Here Here are the Best Early Fashion and Home Deals. the developers filed a lawsuit against the city. I'm sure there'll be a backlog, but I believe one of our meetings in January had maybe 20 items on it. Benton wasnt as vocal and visible online as Johnson or Sessions, and that drew ire in the comment sections of Facebook and NextDoor, so much so that Benton took her political page down on Facebook. It's an election with some historic news for the growing city. lai nodrointu intereu profiliem atbilstoas personalizts reklmas un saturu; lai novrttu personalizto reklmu un satura efektivitti; lai izstrdtu un uzlabotu savus produktus un pakalpojumus. iFLY offers indoor skydiving.Costco is not a done deal yet, but it would be the only one in the region. Rebecca Benton is a Mayor at Pooler Magazine based in Richmond Hill, Georgia. 2004 Council Minutes She received a certificate of recognition from The Georgia Training and Institute for . r***@pooler-ga.gov. Mayor Benton also said a new library is in the works, and they're working on making old town Pooler more attractive. 'They're building up a lot and not expanding the roads,' Pooler In Kemps announcement, gyms, hair salons, bowling alleys and tattoo parlors are among businesses that may re-open Friday as long as owners follow strict social distancing and hygiene requirements. Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton not seeking re-election For more Local News from WTOC: https://www.wtoc.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com. I SAT DOWN WITH POOLER'S MAYOR TO SEE WHATS IN STORE FOR POOLER PARKWAY. Contact - Benton for Pooler Mayor TRENDING: Hilton Head Island residents look for ways to curb traffic accidents on US-278. Longtime City Council member Rebecca Benton won last months mayoral race in Pooler and will begin her new role next month. 2002 Council Minutes Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton talks handling of COVID-19, Facebook, re Pooler mayor Rebecca Benton announced she will not be seeking another term and endorsed long-time council member Stevie Wall in his mayoral bid. All City Council meetings are held in City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month unless otherwise noted. 1997 Council Minutes. Fri, Feb 24, 11:30 AM. Mayor Rebecca Benton. It was standing room only at Pooler City Hall as four new council members were elected to the six-member council, with plans already in mind. It is mailed to homes and distributed to hundreds oflocationsthroughout the greater Pooler area. He is a member of the Calvary Baptist Temple Church. Im not their nanny. He has received certifications in Not-For-Profit Accounting and Governmental Reporting, and Project Management. Saying that the mayor is "Pooler Proud" does not express the love and appreciation she has long possessed for her city. All rights reserved. 2018 Council Minutes There was no COVID-19 playbook, and as new Savannah Mayor Van Johnson took to Facebook Live and new Tybee Island Mayor Shirley Sessions spoke out against Kemps mandate to open Georgias beaches, Benton aligned Poolers response with Chatham Emergency Management Agencys recommendations, adding no further restrictions. Last Update. Post Views: 1,485. As a military wife of 31 years, service to country and local community involvement are an integral part of her character, and she will use those attributes in her role as a councilwoman. And many of the items that would usually be on the council agenda new commercial and residential developments, changes in zoning, alcohol and business licenses have been pushed back. At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. BUT THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE SEEMS TO SLOW DOWN JUST BEFORE YOU HIT 16 AND RESIDENTS LIKE TIM CARLSON WHO LIVE OFF THIS PART OF POOLER PARKWAY SAY ITS FRUSTRATING SOT: TIM CARLSON - RESIDENT - 08 THERE'S NOTHING DOWN HERE WE HAVE TO EITHER GO TO SAVANNAH OR THAT END OF POOLER-13 TRAK3 AND ITS NOT DUE TO A LACK OF LAND SOT: STANDUP 14:29 THIS GIGANTIC FIELD IN THE MOSAIC DEVLOPMENT NEXT TO 1-16 AND ACROSS FROM SAVANNAH QUARTERS WAS CLEARED ALMOST 3 YEARS AGO. Tom Hutcherson is the first African American council member in Pooler's history. New and Continuing Member Invite Event. AND WHY NOT? At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Voting on those motions is a one-by-one process. POOLER, GA -- The City of Pooler is the fastest-growing city in Georgia and it's about to become home to the Savannah area's first Costco. She plans to leverage her paralegal degree and many years of legal work experience to be effective in her elected position. 2001 Council Minutes City of Pooler, GA | 100 SW US HW 80, Pooler, GA 31322City Hall: (912) 748-7261Police Department: (912) 748-7333. Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton said she was excited that the box was installed, saying it "fulfills a need." McRae said when the BOR initially reached out to municipalities about prospective. I've learned not to be scared, you just have to do what you have to do.. "We've been waiting three plus years, so we are ecstatic, said Tim Carlson. And she's eager to work with Hickman. POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - One of the fastest-growing cities in Southeast Georgia will soon have a new mayor. Im very excited about that and very proud to be that person, said Tom Hutcherson, unofficial winner, Pooler City Council. Savas izvles jebkur brd varat maint, msu vietns un lietotns noklikinot uz saitm Privtums un skdatu iestatjumi vai Privtuma informcijas panelis. Costco is not a done deal yet, but it would be the only one in the region. Councilwoman Shannon Black Elected Officials - Pooler, GA However, the candidates are excited to head to City Hall. Shes had a lot of experience. "I think there will be major explosion with Costco being the lead anchor coming in.". His family includes his wife Becky, two sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Four of those members are brand new to their seats, and with those new eyes come new ideas to implement. Pooler welcomes new mayor, council at inauguration ceremony He was elected as a Pooler city councilman in November 2003 while Buddy Carter was mayor. POOLER, GA -- The City of Pooler is the fastest-growing city in Georgia and it's about to become home to the Savannah area's first Costco.Many area residents have been asking for years when we'll finally get one of the wholesale retailers that sells name brand electronics, furniture, appliances, jewelry and more.The answer appears to be soon. At Bentons announcement news conference on Monday, she endorsed Wall to be the next mayor of Pooler. New and Continuing Member Invite Event. Rebecca Benton's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl There will be a backlog, and we're all getting a little antsy to be able to act normally, but I don't know how long we'll have to practice social distancing, Benton said. When the time comes to make a motion, a number of council members speak up at the same time. Pooler's Rebecca Benton will be a one-term mayor. Councilwoman Shannon Black has called Pooler "home" for the past 16 years. Then it goes to council the following week. She made history being selected as the first female to run the city. The site plan for 200 Mosaic Circle has to be approved during Monday's planning and zoning meeting. A lot of traffic improvements will also be on the way to ease the congestion of even more new construction, according to Benton. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN POOLER WITH CITY OF POOLER MAYOR REBECCA BENTON. Her retirement will mark two decades of public service in Pooler as a councilwoman and as mayor. 2011 Council Minutes You know, its cooler in Pooler and I think tonight we proved that, said Aaron Higgins, unofficial winner, Pooler City Council. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency in the face of COVID-19. When he isn't serving Pooler and its residents, he works full time for Strategic Healthcare Partners, a Savannah-based healthcare consulting and analytics company. She talks about masks, voting,. On Monday, Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton announced her decision not to run for reelection in November 2023. Ms, Yahoo, ietilpstam Yahoo zmolu saim. By next Monday, movie theaters may resume selling tickets and restaurants limited to takeout orders can go back to limited dine-in service. Benton said she never suggested any additional restrictions beyond those made by the county because Pooler didnt require any. You have to have reasonable standards and you have to apply them across the board.. Its most recent iteration was denied by a 3-2 vote in December, and in January, the developers filed a lawsuit against the city. Lamb has been in office ever since. Westwood Reserve by D.R. I am a lifelong resident who is familiar with old and new Pooler, Benton said. 3/31/2022 10:47 PM. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WJCL-TV. And so is Tybee, Benton said. All rights reserved. Benton has made history as the first female mayor-elect in the city of Pooler. He feels that his background and experience has prepared him for service to the Pooler community. 14-year-old in hospital after a four-wheeler rollover crash in Bulloch Co. Read More. iFLY offers indoor skydiving. Lambs last day in office is Dec. 31, 2019, and Benton will take over on Jan. 1, 2020. Benton said this was quite the surprise.. Pooler's Rebecca Benton will be a one-term mayor. Here's why and who Bio - Benton for Pooler Mayor And at this point, everything about COVID-19 is on the citys website or the Pooler Police Facebook, Benton said. Eight of those she's served as mayor pro tem. They are intended to provide a general overview about meeting activity. All of savannahnows coverage of coronavirus is being provided for free to our readers. There is talk of putting in a Costco or even an Apple Store, but Mayor Rebecca Benton said nothing will happen without a formal petition to Pooler's city council. To obtain official meeting minutes, please contact the Pooler City Clerk's office. CITY OF POOLER 100 Southwest Highway 80 Pooler, Georgia 31322 (912) 748-7261 Robert H. Byrd, Jr. - City Manager Fax: (912) 330-0987 st rpooler-ga.us Steve Scheer - City Attorney Mayor Rebecca C. Benton cITy counciL, Shannon Black Aaron Higgins 'Tom Hutcherson Stevie E. Wall John Wilcher Karen Williams Dear Editor, The City of Pooler wou. Change.org Uh oh. Four new city council members are also joining her next month. He has been on council for over 20 years, and remains the longest active serving councilman. Benton advised business owners in Pooler to strictly enforce social distancing where possible and ask patrons to wear masks. WSAV spoke with Pooler Mayor Rebecca Benton. Copyright 2023 WTOC. "I think there will be major explosion with . Rebecca received a two-year liberal arts degree degree from Sullins Read More Contact Rebecca Benton's Phone Number and Email Last Update 3/18/2023 4:12 AM Email r***@pooler-ga.gov Engage via Email Contact Number (***) ***-**** Engage via Phone Mobile Number Rebecca Benton is a Mayor at Pooler Magazine based in Richmond Hill, Georgia. 2012 Council Minutes I've never been scared. Then it goes to council the following week.Mayor Benton also said a new library is in the works, and they're working on making old town Pooler more attractive. We would like to be on the same page with the county, the other municipalities and CEMA.. Shannon Black; Aaron Higgins; Tom Hutcherson; Stevie Wall; John Wilcher; Karen Williams; Request For Placement On Council Agenda; . They bought their first home here, and Aaronlooks forward to helping Pooler continue to shine as a city of opportunity and one of the best places to raise a family in Chatham County. The server is misbehaving. Mayor Rebecca Benton: Pooler is Where Her Heart is Story by Katrice Williams Home is where the heart is, and Mayor Rebecca Benton's heart has been in this city for as long as she can remember. 2005 Council Minutes 2014 Council Minutes To obtain official meeting Agenda, please contact the Pooler City Clerk's office.

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