Laura Schroeder

Taxes / Budget We need to practice good stewardship of what we have instead of chasing projects that amount to wasteful spending–Meanwhile, residents face soaring water bills and little relief from flooding. Our tax dollars must go to urgent needs first, not to projects that don't reflect the communities priorities. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Persistent flooding continues to damage streets, private property, the marsh– yet meaningful progress on resilience has been talked about for years but never implemented. We need clear science-based planning that protects Sullivan's Island for the long term while respecting its history and character.