Speakers Series Forum presents Mayor Billy Keyserling

Dataw Island's Government and Community Relations Chairman Becky Sprecher “Zooms” with Beaufort’s mayor, Billy Keyserling, to ask him a series of questions put forward by the committee. Mayor Keyserling talks about the latest on COVID-19 and the economic fallout for Beaufort, plus future economic development plans, updates on the Whitehall and Lady’s Island projects, and much more.

(Questions listed below video the video)



Interview questions include: 

1.What is the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, and what do you think the economic impact will be to Beaufort and the surrounding area?

2.Can you update us on the Lady’s Island traffic projects and the Whitehall Development?

3. What all does the Reconstruction Monument involve and why is it so important to Beaufort and the county?

4. Will there be a multi-story hotel downtown? How do you plan to balance the need for economic vibrancy with respect for downtown’s historic character? (Will you have a seat on the Historic District Review Board for HBF)

5. Are there any plans for annexing further parcels both on Lady’s Island and elsewhere? Are they intended to help grow the city’s tax base?

6. What efforts are underway to attract businesses to the area? What kinds of businesses? Any medical, pharmaceutical or tech companies?

7. What is the most urgent issue facing Beaufort currently (aside from the pandemic) both now and in the future?

8. Is there anything else you’d like for the residents of Dataw to know?