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Charleston Receives Achievement Award from Municipal Association of South Carolina
The city of Charleston was awarded the Municipal Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of South Carolina for our public meeting engagement portal. Read on... -
Connect with the City via Text
As part of its customer service offerings, the city of Charleston is now using Citibot, an interactive text messaging and customer service tool for civic engagement with government. Read on...
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City of Charleston Public Notice of FEMA Grant Application
The City of Charleston has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding through the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) as a sub-grantee. Read on... -
City of Charleston Accepting Applications for Mayor’s Youth Commission
Applications are now being accepted for rising 9th through 12th (current 8th through 11th) grade students in Charleston County who are interested in serving on the City of Charleston Mayor’s Youth Commission. Read on... -
City of Charleston Hosting ‘Open Data Day’ Virtual Programs on Friday, March 3
About Us
Public Information acts as liaison for local, state and national media on behalf of the city. The division provides a spokesperson for specific issues and any background information necessary for clarity of issues for the media.
This division also provides coordination for specific projects which involve media participation or any other city function which will be featured by local media.
Additional Responsibilities
The division plans and coordinates press conferences, prepares press releases, and notifies media of city events. The division coordinates city ceremonies such as ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, and special announcements for the City of Charleston and its departments.
The division also:
- Reviews publications produced by other departments and assists in development, creation, and dissemination of these publications.
- Produces, plans and coordinates content and design for the City of Charleston website.
Mission
The mission of Public Information is to:
- Facilitate internal and external communications
- Communicate to citizens any information that may affect or benefit them as residents and visitors in the City of Charleston
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Jack O'Toole
Director of CommunicationsPhone: 843-724-3746
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Cameron P. Wolfsen
Assistant Director of CommunicationsPhone: 843-724-3746
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Mikaela Porter
Communications CoordinatorPhone: 843-724-3746