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The Charleston Peninsula: Our Community, Our Future, Our Plan
The city of Charleston is launching a new peninsula planning process that will serve as a guide for the future of the Charleston peninsula over the next 10-to-20 years. Additional Info... -
Hurricane Preparedness Resources
Citizens are strongly encouraged to develop a safety plan in the event a major storm threatens the Charleston area. Here, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions, lifesaving hurricane preparedness tips, valuable storm tracking tools and more. Additional Info... -
2023 Municipal Election Information
The filing period for individuals desiring to run as candidates in the City of Charleston’s November 7, 2023 Municipal General Election will open on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 12 PM and will close on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 12 PM. Additional Info...
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Tickets Now Available for 2023 MOJA Arts Festival Events
Advance tickets are now available for the annual MOJA Arts Festival, an 11-day celebration of African American and Caribbean culture, which will begin on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Read on... -
City of Charleston Announces Operation Neighborhood: Dunmovin
The city of Charleston Neighborhood Services Division will host its next "Operation Neighborhood" event on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Johns Island’s Dunmovin neighborhood. Read on... -
City of Charleston Recreation Department Announces 2023 Huck Finn Fishing Festival
The city of Charleston Department of Recreation, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, will host its annual Huck Finn Fishing Festival at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Colonial Lake. Read on...
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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Chloe Field
Assistant Director of CommunicationsPhone: 843-724-3746
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Johanna Cooper
Communications CoordinatorPhone: 843-724-3746