We strongly endorse Scott Pierce for Mayor of Isle of Palms. Since joining City Council, Scott has done an outstanding job bringing clarity and direction to the many complex issues facing our community. He has a calm, fair, and thoughtful demeanor, masters the facts, and goes where the evidence leads. Scott respects all viewpoints while staying true to his promise to protect and preserve the residential nature of our island. He is exactly the kind of leader we need as our next Mayor.

I enthusiastically supported Scott Pierce for City Council, and today I’m even more convinced he is the right choice for Mayor. Before Council, Scott’s work on the Planning Commission demonstrated his foresight—advocating for drainage projects, updating the Comprehensive Plan, and defending neighborhood parking. On Council, he spearheaded the replacement of General Counsel, identified the need for a beach erosion policy, worked with legislators on ATAX funds, defended Home Rule, championed balanced STR regulation, and supported EMS and STR staffing.
Scott listens, evaluates, and acts with our best interests at heart. His achievements are many and important to the quality of life on our island. Please join me in voting for Scott Pierce for Mayor.

Scott Pierce has demonstrated his leadership and thoughtful guidance as a member of the Planning Commission and most recently a City Council member. His knowledge of the workings of city government, combined with his thoughtful deliberation, make him an ideal candidate for mayor. The City has many challenges ahead and I am confident Scott as Mayor, will be the right person to face those challenges. I have known Scott personally for years and truly believe he is the leadership needed going forward .

Isle of Palms is lucky to have Scott Pierce stepping forward to run for Mayor. He knows the job, and his contributions on Council reflect exactly what he promised voters. He is transparent, hardworking, and understands critical island issues beyond the surface because he invests the time to research, meet with state leaders, and listen to residents.

With his deep business and financial expertise, Scott strives to ensure the city’s money is spent wisely. He is a class act, tirelessly committed to public service, and brings the common sense we need in our next Mayor.

Scott Pierce has been a voice of reason and balance for our community, and that’s exactly what we need for our next Mayor. His proposals are collaborative, thoughtful and fair, maintaining the balance between all constituents, with residents first. He listens, represents constituents faithfully, and has the experience to navigate complex issues. I strongly support Scott Pierce for Mayor of Isle of Palms.

Scott is completely dedicated to his position on City Council and will give 100% if elected our mayor.

More than any other, Scott regularly reaches out to fellow members to solicit their perspective and recommendations.

His knowledge and understanding of our budget is unrivaled and his sense of fiscal responsibility ensures that we will continue to boast the highest credit rating possible.

He will truly be a servant leader.

I'll vote for Scott Pierce on November 4th.  

I fully endorse Scott Pierce’s candidacy for Mayor to the Isle of Palms. Scott has demonstrated a consistent concern and voting record in favor of a “residents first” agenda.

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I have worked with Scott on several issues and found him to be a provider of solutions to concerns relevant to residents.

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I believe Scott’s campaign for Mayor is vital to the island.

Scott Pierce is now serving his 2nd term on the IOP City Council. His tenure has been characterized by clear foresight, unequaled preparedness, honesty, fairness, and concern for all who live, work, and visit the Isle of Palms. He has demonstrated a willingness and the ability to directly confront the many difficult, complex, and often controversial problems that confront the Council, when others might prefer to “kick the can down the road.” He is invariably on the side of what is best for the community, even when, as it oftentimes is, a heavy lift to convince others on the council to abandon the path that is easy or the usual.

Scott has chosen to run to become Mayor of the Isle of Palms. It is not a decision made lightly. He never envisioned this path. He does not need the Title. That having been said, Scott is the right person, the very best person, by virtue of his experience, his character, his intellect, and his desire only to do what is right and best for us all, to lead this community in, what is, a challenging, if not, a defining moment.  We find ourselves at an inflection point for our Island, and for those that call this Island home. The choices we make now will resonate for decades. It is imperative that we make good choices. That starts with electing Scott Pierce as our next Mayor.

I was thrilled to hear Scott is running for Mayor. His sense of fair play, his grasp of practical solutions, and his fact-based leadership style have been a tremendous asset to Isle of Palms. Scott leads with facts, not emotion, and does so in a diplomatic, constructive way. He has my vote for Mayor.

Scott is intelligent, of exemplary character, and extremely well prepared on all Council issues. He is committed to results while keeping the best interests of Isle of Palms at the forefront. His voting record proves he is data-driven and outcomes focused. We strongly endorse Scott Pierce for Mayor.

In our 19 years on Isle of Palms, Scott Pierce is among the very best leaders and representatives we’ve had. He is intelligent, creative, collaborative, prepared, and above all honest. He calmly confronts complex issues, challenges false narratives, and always acts with residents’ best interests in mind. Scott’s words and actions align — we trust him, and we endorse him as our next Mayor.

I endorsed Scott for Mayor because of his strong leadership coupled with a clear, concise approach to solving issues facing our island. He has lived up to every promise. He has been a solid voice of reason during debates on Wild Dunes zoning, short-term rentals, and beach restoration. Scott stands behind his word and has proven he will always work for us. I am proud to support him for Mayor of Isle of Palms.

Scott Pierce should be the next Mayor of the Isle of Palms. I have known Scott for over a decade and we met on this wonderful Island that we all love and cherish. Scott has always been an advocate for doing what is right for all residents of the Island and not just a select few. There are many very complex issues facing our community coming from many directions. In particular, overcrowding, beach erosion and skyrocketing spending. Island leadership urgently needs to plan for the future and not just throw band-aids and short-term solutions on everything. Scott is the person to take that approach. Why you ask?

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Scott has been elected to council for two consecutive elections and has a firsthand knowledge of the difficult issues facing our Island. The next Mayor needs to be someone that can analyze our current situation and the foresight to see what needs to be done for the long-term benefit of everyone. The Mayor also needs to work with council, staff, residents and outsiders to accomplish this. Scott has the intellect, experience and backbone to do just that. He will use his experience as an executive in business, a resident of the Island and an elected official to lead the community in a direction that we can all enjoy for many more years. Scott Pierce will be a Great Mayor for the Isle of Palms.

Ever since I first met Scott Pierce, I have been impressed with how much he cares about our quality of life on the Isle of Palms. His experience working on drainage projects, the Comprehensive Plan, parking, and environmental concerns has been unmatched. On Council, he has addressed marina issues, beach restoration, development limits, EMS staffing, and parking solutions.

Scott is one of the only Council members who regularly called and emailed me with updates, and he has always advocated for more citizen involvement. I cannot think of anyone more qualified to be our Mayor.

Richard and I have known Scott and Jennie Pierce for over a decade.  While we were born and raised in the Lowcountry, Richard on the Isle of Palms specifically, the Pierces chose to make the Isle of Palms home.   As we got to know them, we recognized caring, authentic people committed to community. 

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I had the opportunity in the last election cycle to campaign with Scott, knocking on innumerable doors, attending multiple meet and greets and having countless conversations regarding residents’ concerns, hopes and ideas for the future of the Isle of Palms.  I watched as he interacted with people from every walk and stage of life, discussing issues where there was consensus and, more importantly, issues where there was not.  He was thoughtful and respectful in those instances, truly listening, recognizing good points when made while making good points of his own. Often, he was able to respectfully provide a perspective not yet considered.  He was honest and straightforward while sharing his beliefs.  He engaged to learn, not lecture. I found myself hoping he might one day decide to run for Mayor.

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In November the Isle of Palms will elect a new Mayor.  It could do no better than Scott Pierce.  Beyond his thorough understanding of the issues facing the IOP and his professional and analytical skills, his interpersonal skills are unmatched.  Electing Scott will lead to fact-based, transparent discussions around the issues facing the Isle of Palms today.  Above all, those discussions will be balanced, sincerely considering the benefits and burdens of each topic on his agenda.  His time on Council offers copious examples of his genuine desire to find common ground. 

If you want an honest, respectful mayor whose sole motivation is to serve all residents of the Isle of Palms, vote for Scott Pierce for Mayor.

I enthusiastically support and endorse Scott Pierce as a candidate for Mayor of the Isle of Palms. The reason I support him is that he has a unique personality for someone seeking public office. He is compassionate, charitable and patient while at the same time is analytical, personally unbiased and does not shy away from objectively and thoroughly researching complex issues before establishing an opinion and plan for resolution. He is a consensus builder and an impartial advocate for prioritizing our community. We all live on a small barrier island that faces many current and upcoming natural resource challenges. In addition, we are also being impacted by State and proximal larger communities’ decisions that are adversely affecting our way of life. I personally believe that Scott is the individual who has the ability to represent this wonderful community that we are fortunate to call home.

We met Scott Pierce shortly after he and Jennie moved to the Isle of Palms.  We knew when he decided to run for city council that he would fully devote his time and attention to all the requirements this position demands.  His proven track record on council shows this to be the case and then some!

 

We frequently attend city council meetings in person or remotely and are always struck by the intelligent and deeper dive Scott is willing to do on subjects while carefully considering all sides of an issue.  He is willing to challenge the status quo, when it is in the best interest of island residents, even if that means putting himself at odds with other council members these past four years.  We especially appreciate his tireless devotion and research into finding a solution to the island's on going beach erosion problems.  This has not been easy since other council members have been slow over the years to initiate meaningful and long lasting solutions.  

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When elected as our new mayor, Scott Pierce will help advance innovative measures that the entire island will benefit from.  His forward thinking approach to not only handling beach erosion but all the other challenges facing our island, will be welcomed with open arms by our island community.  

I support Scott Pierce to be our next Mayor of Isle of Palms. Scott’s business acumen is perfectly suited
for the job of running Isle of Palms’ complex city government, including skills in strategic planning,
analysis, finance, operations, and ongoing performance measurement. Isle of Palms needs that
expertise. Further, we need Scott’s leadership. He knows how to build consensus, not drive negative
discord. He will not circumvent procedure for his own personal interests. Scott is a good listener. He can
take varied input of needs and wants, boil it down to its essence and create a vision and plan that is
executable to get the desired results. Scott is transparent and has no hidden agenda. Scott expresses his beliefs and has the integrity to follow through on his promises. Scott has stated repeatedly that the
island needs proper balance between residential quality of life and the investment community. I believe
Scott will help us maintain that balance and I urge you to vote for Scott as our next Isle of Palms Mayor!

In my 40+ years in the banking industry, I have worked with numerous politicians. Seldom have I met anyone like Scott Pierce. It's refreshing to find an elected official who is direct but polite, knowledgeable, and prepared. He offers reasonable and workable solutions to issues versus trying to make political points. It's a great feeling to have complete confidence in your elected officials and that's what I have in Scott.

I whole heartedly support Scott Pierce for Mayor. From the first time I met him when I was deciding if I wanted to run for City Council I knew he was the type of person we need on Council. Over the past four years I have gotten to know Scott and my respect for him has grown more and more. 

 

Scott has a great analytical mind. He loves and chases the facts and is willing to put in the time and effort to understand an issue and the meaning behind the numbers. He is also reasonable and open minded. While he has strong opinions he is not afraid to look at the issues from all sides and compromise when it is in the best interest of the city. 

 

Over the past four years and before that when he was on the planning commission Scott has worked tirelessly for the residents of IOP. I am so grateful for the time we have worked together on City Council and I look forward to working with him for years to come. 

We endorse Scott Pierce for Mayor because he brings needed leadership skills along with an analytical, well-prepared, and steady approach to city government. He has proven he will not be swayed by social media noise or political pressure, but instead focuses on protecting the rights and quality of life of residents.

I first met Scott Pierce when he was elected to Council, and every interaction I’ve had with him since has been positive—even when we disagreed. Scott is knowledgeable, honest, transparent, and steadfast in his principles. He doesn’t just tell people what they want to hear—he listens, responds, and follows through, which is not something that can be said of every candidate.

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Scott has always been responsive, whether by email, text, or phone. He takes the time to hear opposing views and still maintains professionalism and decorum, a rare quality in today’s political climate. His financial expertise as a CPA brings the discipline and foresight needed to keep Isle of Palms on a sustainable budget.

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Most importantly, Scott has consistently stood up for what is right and for what best serves the residents of Isle of Palms—both fiscally and civically—without resorting to backroom politics or gamesmanship. For these reasons, I believe Scott Pierce will make an excellent Mayor, and I fully support his candidacy.

As someone who has served alongside Scott on Council, I can attest to his integrity, preparedness, and unwavering advocacy for residents. Scott is smart, analytical, and collaborative. He listens to all sides and takes that feedback to Columbia to fight for Isle of Palms. Beyond Council, he gives back through the Exchange Club and other community efforts. Scott is exactly the kind of leader we need as our next Mayor.

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This city needs Scott Pierce as Mayor. Please join me in voting for Scott on November 4th

I've known Scott for 8 years now and have watched him at council and committees. He comes prepared, well thought out, and is smart. He is always open to receiving calls and texts regarding issues.... always informed, can agree or disagree amicably...open to the discussion. 

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We need Scott as our newly elected mayor to lead us into these next years, where our expenses are significantly rising.... erosion, flooding, traffic, etc. 

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We need experience, intelligence and a well thought out approach. I don't think we've had that. Scott's the guy!

"Without strong leadership and a willingness to take long term action, important, but complex solutions may stall in the face of short term political pressures, risk aversion or vocal opposition." Source - City of Charleston Reality Check Report

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Please get to know Scott! I'll be voting for him on November 4th.

I have been a resident of the Isle of Palms for 36 years, and I’m proud to endorse Scott Pierce for Mayor on November 4. 

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In his four years on City Council, Scott has proven himself to be a steady, thoughtful leader. He keeps a close eye on our finances, listens carefully to residents, and works across differences - always with calm, clarity, and respect. He also recognizes that both residents and businesses are vital to the health of our community, and he works hard to balance those interests so that all of us can thrive.

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We need a mayor capable of bringing all sides together to ensure proactive steps in managing the increasing pressure of both visitors and environmental pressure on our beaches. Scott has demonstrated that he researches all of these challenges and collaborates with others in working to protect livability for residents while making sure businesses and visitors share in both the benefits and the burdens. 

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Because Scott cares deeply. Because he listens and responds. Because he brings people together with solutions that are fair and balanced. Because he is a man of true integrity. I believe he is the right person to be our Mayor.

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Please join me in electing Scott Pierce for Mayor on November 4.

We were excited to hear Scott Pierce was running for mayor. He has the right combination of strategic thinking, willingness to ask tough questions, and leadership skills needed to address the complex issues the town faces. He also supports a more proactive approach to beach issues which will ultimately be more cost effective and help protect the economic engine of this island. Additionally, Scott seeks input from residents prior to council meetings. He stands by his word, and has a kind, collaborative approach. We feel he is the most qualified to be our mayor.