Making An Impact In The Lowcountry By
Addressing Ongoing and Emerging Issues
The GIC Action Committees are the principal vehicles through which the GIC identifies key issues, focuses on potential improvements, and encourages constructive changes. These committees explore issues of importance to the community, take steps to encourage sound policies, and constructive actions and deliver tangible outcomes.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
We have advocated for a Master Plan for Parks & Recreation. The Town of Hilton Head Island now has a consultant working with Town staff and citizens to develop this Master Plan.
Covid-19 Testing & Contact Tracing
Working with our public and private partners, GIC coordinated a COVID-19 testing program that initially tested over 4000 people. No prescriptions or appointments were required and the vaccines were at no cost. It included a contact tracing program that would meet both the immediate needs in Fall 2020 and beyond.
Visioning and Our Plan
We supported the Mayor’s Task Force for the Vision of Hilton Head. Many of our members participated in the recent “Our Plan” follow-on project to create a new Comprehensive Plan.
Absentee Voting
Absentee voting was added back to Hilton Head Island. This will reduce the need for Island voters to drive to Bluffton, providing convenience and better access.
Guide for Early Grade Reading
The Education Committee completed a new resource guide: Collaborate from Birth to Eight for Early Grade Reading. This guide identifies information and resources that are available in Beaufort County available in both English and Spanish versions.