Bluffton Town Hall is at 20 Bridge St.: 843-706-4500. Phone numbers for the mayor, council, town manager, clerk, police, code enforcement and utilities.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Names and numbers come from the Town of Bluffton’s staff directory and Mayor and Town Council page.
Town Hall, 20 Bridge St., Bluffton, SC 29910. Main number: 843-706-4500. Bluffton runs under the council-manager form of government: the elected Town Council sets policy, and a town manager it appoints runs day-to-day operations.
Who to call first
- Emergencies: 911
- Police non-emergency: 843-524-2777
- Town Hall switchboard: 843-706-4500
- Report a problem online (potholes, signs, drainage): SeeClickFix
Mayor and Town Council
The council is the mayor and four members, elected at-large to overlapping four-year terms, with town elections every two years. There are no council districts: every voter can vote for every seat.
| Name | Seat |
|---|---|
| Larry Toomer | Mayor |
| Fred Hamilton | Mayor pro tem |
| Emily Burden | Council member |
| Bridgette Frazier | Council member |
| Dan Wood | Council member |
Reach the mayor and council through the Town Clerk, 843-706-4505. Regular meetings are at 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers at Town Hall; workshops are at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each quarter. Agendas and packets post by noon the Friday before on the meeting portal. To speak during public comment, fill out a comment card before the meeting starts. The next regular meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Town administration
| Office | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Town manager | Stephen Steese | 843-706-4520 |
| Assistant town manager | Chris Forster | 843-706-4535 |
| Assistant town manager, planning and projects | Heather Colin | 843-706-4592 |
| Town clerk | Marcia Hunter | 843-706-4505 |
| Communications director | Debbie Szpanka | 843-540-2274 |
| Finance director | Natalie Majorkiewicz | 843-706-4546 |
| Human resources director | Anni Evans | 843-706-4517 |
Services
| Need | Who | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Building permits, zoning, records | Growth Management, Customer Service Center | 843-706-4500 |
| Growth Management director | Kevin Icard | 843-706-4529 |
| Business licenses | Business License Division | 843-706-4501 |
| Municipal court | Municipal Court, 20 Bridge St. | 843-706-4530 |
| Trash and recycling | Waste Management | 803-534-0061 |
| Trash problems WM has not fixed | Town of Bluffton | 843-706-4500 |
| Public services, parks, town streets | Director Larry Beckler | 843-706-7835 |
| Stormwater and drainage | Watershed Management, Andrea Moreno | 843-706-4581 |
| Capital projects | Pat Rooney | 843-706-4521 |
| Events and facility rentals | Lyndee Simoneaux | 843-540-1662 |
| Welcome Center | 111 Calhoun St. | 843-706-7800 |
| Affordable housing programs | Victoria Smalls | 843-706-7826 |
Police, code enforcement and safety
| Need | Who | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | |
| Non-emergency | 843-524-2777 | |
| Bluffton Police Department | 101 Progressive St. | 843-706-4550 |
| Police chief | Joseph Babkiewicz | 843-816-7363 |
| Police records and FOIA | Jaycee Ruiz | 843-706-4586 |
| Code enforcement | Bill Bonhag, police substation, 1264 May River Road | 843-706-7815 |
| Hurricane information | Beaufort County Hurricane Hotline | 1-833-254-6400 |
Code enforcement handles complaints about zoning and land use, health and safety, and the housing, building, electrical and plumbing codes on homes and businesses, according to the town.
Utilities and county services
The town does not run water, sewer or power. The town’s resource directory lists:
| Service | Provider | Phone or link |
|---|---|---|
| Water and sewer | Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) | 843-987-9200, 24-hour emergency dispatch |
| Electricity | Dominion Energy or Palmetto Electric Cooperative, depending on address | see our power outages guide |
| Animal shelter and services | Beaufort County Animal Services | 843-255-5010 |
| Property taxes | Beaufort County Treasurer | 843-341-8404 |
| Voting | Beaufort County elections, Bluffton office | 843-255-6940 |
What this means for you
- Save two numbers: 843-706-4500 for Town Hall and 843-524-2777 for police non-emergency.
- Council is elected at-large, so all five members represent you.
- Water, sewer and power problems go to BJWSA and your power company, not the town.
Related: moving to Bluffton, voting and trash and recycling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number for Bluffton Town Hall?
843-706-4500. Town Hall is at 20 Bridge St., Bluffton, SC 29910.
Who is the mayor of Bluffton, SC?
Larry Toomer. The Bluffton Town Council is the mayor and four council members, Mayor Pro Tem Fred Hamilton and council members Emily Burden, Bridgette Frazier and Dan Wood, all elected at-large.
What is the Bluffton police non-emergency number?
843-524-2777. The Bluffton Police Department’s main line is 843-706-4550, and its headquarters is at 101 Progressive St. Call 911 for emergencies.
When does Bluffton Town Council meet?
At 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 20 Bridge St. Agendas post by noon the Friday before.
Who do I call about a code violation in Bluffton?
Town of Bluffton Code Enforcement, part of the police department, at the police substation at 1264 May River Road. Code enforcement officer Bill Bonhag’s number is 843-706-7815.
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