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The Primary Election for Camden County is here once again on August 4 and it’s time for me to write down my picks for the upcoming election. This article is traditionally my most criticized yet most popular topic of the year. There are many good people running for office this year and I’m only goingContinue reading “Camden County Gadfly’s 2026 Primary Picks”

I attended the July 21, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Second Public Hearing to reduce the speed limit on Mimosa Beach Drive.” There were two people at the meeting who were in favor of the speed limit reduction. Nobody was opposed to it.Continue reading “July 21, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

I attended the July 16, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gohagan and Dougan were present. Commissioner Gohagan was sworn in as the temporary Presiding Commissioner for the meeting by a representative from the County Clerk’s Office. The first agenda item was “Wastewater Variance Board Appointment.” Eric Folks was nominated unanimously toContinue reading “July 16, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

I attended the July 14, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 11:00 a.m. Commissioners Skelton and Dougan were present. The first agenda item was “Approval Ratification of 2nd Amendment to Health Department Purchase Contract.” The second agenda item was “Order to Purchase Property on Rodeo Road w/TCLA Funds for Health Department Relocation.” The Camden CountyContinue reading “July 14, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 11:00 a.m.”

I attended the June 30, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Bid Opening – 260630 Grocery Supply.” This was a bid for the groceries used by the county jail. There was only a single bid from Springfield Grocers. Presiding Commissioner candidate Nick Sherrell wasContinue reading “June 30, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

I attended the June 23, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Engagement Letter for legal services – Public Administrator.” The Public Administrator is facing an appeal in Brown v Gorsline and he plans to hire an attorney to represent his office for $425/hour. TheContinue reading “June 23, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

I attended the June 18, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Planning & Zoning Hearing: PZ26-0055 Enlow – Rezone B-1 to B-2.” This re-zone request was from Pro Boat and Marine Storage. The owner wanted to get the zoning officially changed for his businessContinue reading “June 18, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

I attended the June 4, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gohagan and Dougan were present. Commissioner Dougan asked for the third agenda item (May 2026 Revenue/Budget Update) to be removed from the agenda because the County Auditor would not be attending the meeting. This agenda change was approved by the Commission.Continue reading “June 4, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”