Remarks by William S. Cogswell, Jr.
134 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 6
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“Well said well said, okay. You mentioned. I won Robbie Somerville and it is my pleasure and honor to read this proclamation on his behalf, Robbie, as you all know, needs no introduction. Uh, is a staple in this community and part of this city and really has done incredible things in his. service and career. So if you would join me up and anyone else from TNT, why don't y'all come on up here as well? Come on, guys. Come on. Don't be shy. I'll put you in the picture. Come on, Matt. Whereas Robbie Somerville has proudly served the city of Charleston for over 30 years, starting out as traffic…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right. We have one more important recognition tonight. I would like to invite the members coaching staff of the James Allen charter high school Trojans baseball team up. Come on in guys. We've got the doors open. Look at this. Come on gentlemen.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Y'all know how to do a group photo. Come on up. Come on up. Come on in parents. Y'all got it lined up. All right. Whereas the James Allen Charter High School Trojans baseball team demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and teamwork in capturing the 2026 Class 5A Division I State Championship, And whereas the championship marks the Trojans' third consecutive state title, second consecutive state championship in South Carolina's highest classification, and sixth straight regional championship, highlighting one of the state's premier high school baseball programs. I would say the premier…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Leslie, come up. We're going to get a picture. Absolutely, yeah. I mean, guys. i'll take it easy on the other guys a little bit next year maybe but uh we'll see you next year right who's got a little brother there all right guys congratulations”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Just rinse and repeat. Oh, wait. Coach. Coach. Here we go.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Yeah, man. Absolutely. Impressive. Impressive. All right. We are now on to public hearings. We've got three, four on the agenda. I'll call on Christopher Morgan to come up.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“and any impact it may have on the neighboring property owners okay we now have public comment period yes we have people we have signed up to speak for um three in person and one online Okay, we'll give everybody a minute and a half on this one since there are only four, or four and five, four and one, is it?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“So we'll give everybody a minute and a half since there are not that many folks. Do want to remind people that are coming to speak, the rules of decorum. We just ask that you maintain the rules of decorum. This is not a question and answer. This is for you to have your voices and opinions heard, for us to listen to you respectfully. If you do not follow the rules of decorum, I will give you one warning. If you can persist, you will be ushered out of the chamber. So, Madam Clerk, will you please call the first speaker that signed up?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay, open it up to any comments, questions from members of council. Councilman Bowman.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Councilman Tinkler, did you want to follow up on item number four?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“I'm a parliamentarian. Move, properly seconded for discussion, Councilman Tinkler.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“have the no further comments we have a motion that's been properly seconded uh all those in favor signify by saying aye aye opposed nay eyes have it all right moving on third move for third reading and ratification we have motion made for uh third reading replication all those in favor second papa saying aye opposed nay I just have it. All right. We're now on to approval of council minutes, May 12th, 2026. Can I get a motion for approval? Motion made probably seconded all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. All right. We are now on to citizens participation.…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right, 16, so we will go, let me do my math, I guess a minute. And again, just remind those coming to speak, the rules of decorum, we are here to hear you, for you to exercise your First Amendment rights. Uh, this is a not question answer. We look forward to quorum people to be respectful. And so, uh, madam clerk, would you please call the, uh, first speaker?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you, madam clerk. Um, we are now on to petitions and communications. Uh, we have a few appointments, but before we get to that, I did want to just, uh, uh, take an opportunity to let council know that, um, and I know you all have been missing this, uh, the state of our city. address which is normally done in this chamber this year i'm looking at doing it on the road so we'll be coming to west ashley john's island james island daniel island and on the peninsula having a town hall state of our city address with constituents and just wanted to make you all aware of that you all will…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“I get a, there is some things to adopt here, so I get a motion.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“The second motion may probably second. There's no further discussion on this. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. We now, or let me call on, uh, uh, chairman Appel for community development report.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“with that I appreciate everybody's patience and indulgence um a lot going on that concludes um my report and I ask that all actionable items be approved the motion may probably second it any further comments questions on this Councilman has his light on no thank you I just wanted to just confirm since it's not on the agenda that the item pertaining to chapter two would be approved as amended and committee Uh, councilman Waring.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“But just for clarity, and if I may, council member Waring recommendations were really things that we have been doing historically uh uh as a city but or not to your point copyright as a matter of fact it was pointed out correctly a number of times that there's a gold standard that has been set by this city and I do believe it's a gold standard”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“So we have motion made to adopt this report. Any actual items? There's been probably seconded. No further comments on this. All those in favor of adopting both reports, I guess. Please signify by saying aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Thank you, Chairman Appel. Now I would like to call on Chairman Waring for Committee of Public Works and Utility.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Motion made probably seconded all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“That includes the first readings, as my clerk has pointed out. Now I'm just trying to all go on so quick. I got to find my place here in transportation. So Councilman Seekings, Chairman Seekings, all for traffic and transportation report.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“That's not why I'm celebrating. I'm celebrating Rush.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Well, if I may, um, for clarity, there is a design for the Eastern landing. The question is whether or not we amend or change order that design to tie in with, uh, asher of a walk.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Just nodded over to comms. Looks like we've got a video opportunity at the baby roundabout. There we go. Starring Councilwoman Scarton. Councilman Waring.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026