URGENT! Stop another attempt to destroy St. Helena Island's Cultural Protection Overlay District on MONDAY! Fw: Pine Island Returns

[Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition]

On Monday night, Beaufort County Council will discuss a motion to rescind the 10-1 vote from their September 22, 2025 meeting to deny the Pine Island Development Agreement. Urge Beaufort County Council to reject the motion to rescind the vote and encourage them to reaffirm their commitment to upholding the CPO for St. Helena Island.    It is imperative to show up on Monday to remind the County Council that the people have spoken. Protect the CPO and don’t allow a golf resort that violates St. Helena’s community-led rules.

Photo by Amber Hewitt / The Island News

Beaufort County Council Meeting Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM  100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort

Encourage Beaufort County Council to remain steadfast in their 10-1 vote to deny the Pine Island development agreement and thank them for standing with St. Helena Island and its Gullah/Geechee community.   On September 22, the council arrived at an informed decision after an 8 hour meeting where they heard extensively from staff, their constituents, and the developer's attorneys.   To rescind the vote at this juncture would betray the public's trust in the process. What's more, such a reversal would be a disservice to community members that endured a marathon meeting, that lasted until nearly 2:00 am, to ensure their voices were heard.    As we approach 2o26, implore the Council to defend the Cultural Protection Overlay into the new year. Join us we ask our leaders to deny the motion to rescind. Tell Council to reaffirm their commitment to protect St. Helena Island from golf courses, resorts, and gated communities!

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From: Grant McClure, Coastal Conservation League <gra...@scccl.org>

To: Marquetta Goodwine <gull...@aol.com>

Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 07:05:22 AM EST

Subject: Pine Island Returns

Urge Beaufort County to Stand by 10-1 Denial

Dear Queen Quet,   On Monday night, Beaufort County Council will discuss a motion to rescind the 10-1 vote from their September 22, 2025 meeting to deny the Pine Island Development Agreement. Urge Beaufort County Council to reject the motion to rescind the vote and encourage them to reaffirm their commitment to upholding the CPO for St. Helena Island.    It is imperative to show up on Monday to remind the County Council that the people have spoken. Protect the CPO and don’t allow a golf resort that violates St. Helena’s community-led rules. Photo by Amber Hewitt / The Island News Beaufort County Council Meeting Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM  100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort Encourage Beaufort County Council to remain steadfast in their 10-1 vote to deny the Pine Island development agreement and thank them for standing with St. Helena Island and its Gullah/Geechee community.   On September 22, the council arrived at an informed decision after an 8 hour meeting where they heard extensively from staff, their constituents, and the developer's attorneys.   To rescind the vote at this juncture would betray the public's trust in the process. What's more, such a reversal would be a disservice to community members that endured a marathon meeting, that lasted until nearly 2:00 am, to ensure their voices were heard.    As we approach 2o26, implore the Council to defend the Cultural Protection Overlay into the new year. Join us we ask our leaders to deny the motion to rescind. Tell Council to reaffirm their commitment to protect St. Helena Island from golf courses, resorts, and gated communities! I look forward to seeing you on Monday night!   Best,  Grant With your help, the Coastal Conservation League protects South Carolina’s coastal communities and natural resources. GIVE NOW Learn more and get involved at coastalconservationleague.org. 131 Spring Street | Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 723-8035 © 2022 Coastal Conservation League. All rights reserved.