June Newsletter
Check out June’s Newsletter on the latest happenings across James Island.
May Newsletter
Check out May’s Newsletter on the latest happenings across James Island.
Skardon Named to SC Biz Top 50 Most Influential
Skardon was named as SC Biz News’ Top 50 Most Influential People in South Carolina for her leadership in sustainability.
Folly Road to get sidewalks, crosswalks and bike lanes as agencies coordinate improvements
Check out the latest on Rethink Folly Road and the progress we are making to bring connectivity and safety to the Corridor.
Leslie Skardon Leads South Carolina Sustainability Efforts
Check out SC Biz News’ profile on Leslie Skardon
Leslie Skardon serves as CEO of Sustain SC and a Charleston City councilwoman.
Sustain SC focuses on economic development, resilience, conservation and education.
The organization evaluates sustainability factors before new business projects enter the state.
Skardon says sustainable growth is essential as South Carolina continues to expand.
April Newsletter
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March Newsletter
Check out my March newsletter!
Rethink Folly Passes 2026 Work Plan
This week the Rethink Folly Steering Committee passed our work plan for 2026. This is about creating achievable, measurable goals. There are two key pieces to the plan:
📍Create a map to show constituents what work has been completed and identify the remaining work to be completed to have a safe, complete Folly Rd.
📋Improve governance processes to enable this committee to run more efficiently to better deliver for constituents.
Council to vote on agreement to continue to monitor James Island Creek
The City voted to continue an agreement to monitor water quality at James Island Creek.
February Newsletter
Check out February’s newsletter!
Leslie Skardon City Council Swearing-in Remarks
It was an honor to be sworn into Charleston City Council. This post includes my full remarks.
Post and Courier: Hicks: One generation (mostly) exits at City Hall as another takes over
The Post and Courier’s Brian Hicks write about a new generation of leadership in Charleston City Council.
The City Paper: Skardon to balance leadership, family and the heart of Charleston
Check out The City Paper’s article on Leslie, her priorities in Council and her family’s favorite things to do on James Island.
Post and Courier: Charleston's new council members receive warm welcome as crowds pack the historic City Hall
Leslie Skardon is sworn into City Council as the elected representative for District 12.

