The Resources section includes chronological information from Forever Tybee activities and educational programs that may be helpful to newcomers, researchers, or those who are interested in finding out about a specific elected official or candidate in past elections, or a coastal Georgia issue. All links were active as of date of dissemination. Please report any broken links to forevertybee@gmail.com.
2023
Tybee Mayor and City Council Election
Tybee Island Voter Guide 2023 (pdf)
FAQ's on the Forum and How to Submit Questions (pdf)
October 4, 2023 - Mayoral Forum Flyer
October 2, 2023 - Special Election City Council Candidate Forum Flyer
September 25, 2023 - City Council Forum Flyer
February 28, 2023 - Forever Tybee: NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY & ENFORCEMENT: A MODEL THAT WORKS
Dan Riccio, Charleston native and police officer for over two decades, and Director of the Department of Livability for the City of Charleston since 2010. Hear Dan discuss how the program has addressed tourism and resident needs and issues for 13 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToILIKp-ouQ
January 31, 2023 - Potluck & Program: A SALUTE TO CODE ENFORCEMENT AND THE PATH FORWARD
At the first 2023 Forever Tybee Potluck and Program, we wanted to learn about Code Enforcement locally. We invited Chief Tiffany Hayes and City Marshall Wally Hattrich to share the accomplishments of 2021-2022 as well as their goals for 2023. Below is the YouTube video of the meeting.
2022
Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs)
2021
Tybee City Council Election
Tybee City Council Candidate Forum 10/4/2021 (cablecast.tv)
Monty Parks, 2021 Tybee City Council Candidate Interviews (cablecast.tv)
Marie Rodriguez, 2021 Tybee City Council Candidate Interviews (cablecast.tv)
Mack Kitchens, 2021 Tybee City Council Candidate Interviews (cablecast.tv)
Elaine McGruder, 2021 Tybee City Council Candidate Interviews (cablecast.tv)
Brian West, 2021 Tybee City Council Candidate Interviews (cablecast.tv)
Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs)
Stats and FAQs
This information as been compiled using data from the city. Thanks to Ken and Marti Williams for compiling this information and to Bill Garbett for verifying the data presented here. As the debate on the balance of STVRs versus full-time residences heats up, this is a good place to start your thinking about this issue and possible solutions. Please note that some data has been updated since the initial FAQ from 10-7 and can be found below.
Impact of Condos on STVR Density (10-24-21)
Where do STVR Owners Live? (10-22-21)
Housing Units by Zoning (10-20-21)
Download PDF for FAQs on STVR. (10-7-21)
City Meetings
Town Hall Meeting to discuss STVR 9/15/2021 (cablecast.tv)
City Council Workshop - STVR Survey Assessment 10/192021 (cablecast.tv)
STVR Listening Session with the City Manager 11/9/2021 (cablecast.tv)
2020
CDC Guidelines for Coronavirus
These CDC Guidelines are not yet "officially" released, but they give us best practices from the current wisdom of CDC staff about coping with the next phase. Download PDF.
Coronavirus “Should we reopen?” decision trees. Download PDF.
Raising and Recycling Potluck
Handout for Hard to Recycle items. Download PDF.
Update on Raising Houses on Tybee: July 6, 2020
The City received a FEMA grant for approximately $1.5 million to elevate 12 homes. Two of the 12 homeowners who were approved have dropped out. Of the ten remaining homeowners, the City has approved plans for one house and that house is now elevated and being reconstructed. The City expects to have several more in construction in the near future.
The City applied for a second FEMA grant to elevate another 49 homes. They have not been awarded that grant yet, but are still optimistic that it will be approved
2019
Tybee Municipal Elections
Two Mayors. Three Decades of Leadership, Sept. 10: Recording of Conversation
The Mayoral Candidate Forum, Sept. 30: Recording of Mayoral Forum
The Council Candidate Forum, Oct. 7: Recording of Council Forum
League of Women Voters Voters Guide contains information provided by all Tybee candidates and includes links to candidate websites/Facebook pages: Voters Guide
Tybee Youth Council's Candidate Forum provided the first public opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves to voters (and future voters). Recording of TYC Candidate Forum
Water Matter$ Program
Presentation: Anna Butler
A 14-page executive summary and slideshow on carrying capacity
Prepared by Courtney Reich, the consultant hired by the City of Tybee to make recommendations about funding future water and sewer needs. This document was shared with Forever Tybee members in February, 2019 to make them aware of upcoming discussions that will impact their water bill (and quality of life on Tybee). The Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) has been charged with conducting research on best practices from other cities. The City Manager has undertaken a review of water usage across groupings on the island including residential and commercial as well as short term rentals. The MPIC will recommend a plan to City Council in 2019.
Annual Meeting
2018
2017
Annual Meeting
Hurricane Matthew: City Followup
Historical Society: Hurricane Matthew Artifacts collection
City Council Candidate Forum
Candidate Questionnaire and Responses (asterisk denotes those elected):
John Branigin* | Monty Parks* | Julia Pearce | Dale Williams | Jackson Butler * | Jenny Rutherford | Walter Freeman (withdrew)