Remarks by William S. Cogswell, Jr.
134 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 5 of 6
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“Yeah, absolutely. We can make sure that circulated.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay. So we've had a motion made, probably seconded. No further discussion on this. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. We are now 1-2.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“great uh again wholeheartedly support it and appreciate uh Councilman Waring you bring it and uh Councilman pulque for uh your uh support and commitment as well just shows character and Grace I think which we could use a lot more of in uh politics today uh so we have a motion did we vote on this Mayor Mrakas, Adopting you know we're on the ways and means we're on the ways and means.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay, I want to ways and means I would move for adoption of the report of ways and means which includes deferral of item number 23 deferred item number 23, which is the vendor vendor ordinance vendor ordinance with some of those came and spoke on tonight, and we are glad to get together. I think the suggestion that we work with some of the vendors directly and code enforcement is a good one so we will circle up with you all uh and arrange for that to happen we really appreciate you all coming out and speaking uh on this and we look forward to again working with you so we have a motion made…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Hang on. Nobody's opposed, so motion passes. Let me get through that.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“For those of you in the audience that wonder why we're in this intermission, if you will, I have to sign all of these while we are in session after third reading before we adjourn.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right, before we, uh, I've done the signatures guys. We've got one, uh, bill up for first reading from the recreation department. Um, this is, uh, reservation permit for reserved use. Move for approval. Okay. Um, any, we have motion made properly seconded any further discussion on this? this is just an update um if none all those in favor please signify by saying aye opposed ayes have it and our next council date will be on August 18th and there's no further questions comments for the good of the body meeting is adjourned”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay, before we get started with presentations and recognitions, I did want to just remind members of council, this is a week of remembrance that we have here in Charleston for two tragedies. the Mother Emanuel shooting, and the Charleston 9 Super Superstore fire. We have two memorials this week. Just wanted to make sure you all are aware of. If you're able to attend, there will be a church service tomorrow at noon at Mother Emanuel. And then there will be a memorial at the Sofa Superstore site, which is adjacent to Fire Station 11 on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. So I just wanted to make sure…”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Okay, last one, but certainly not least, we have a proclamation honoring Pride Month here in the City of Charleston. Whereas the City of Charleston embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the fundamental rights and dignities of all residents. And whereas the month of June has been widely recognized as Pride Month, honoring the LGBTQ plus community and commemorating the historic Stonewall riots of June 1969, which marked a turning point in the fight for equality and justice for all. And whereas the city of Charleston acknowledges the vital role played by the LGBTQ plus individuals in…”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“All right, let's give a minute and a half for anybody that signed up. Please call the first speaker.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Any questions, comments from council members? Councilman Brayder.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Opposed? Ayes have it. We now have approval of the May 12th council minutes. Can I entertain a motion? Move for approval. Second. All those in favor signify by saying aye.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“All right, so we'll give everybody a minute and a half. Just remind everybody of the rules of decorum. Just ask that you be respectful. This is not a question and answer session. We look forward to hearing from you, but again, be polite. Thank you.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Clerk. moving on we are now uh to petitions and communications we only had two items there and i believe uh let's see the the they have been removed uh then they would report out i guess uh at the next council meeting the first one has been moved to the traffic and transportation report on the agenda but the second one has been deferred until july okay i should read my notes here so the first item has been moved to traffic and transportation the second one has been deferred until july so now moving on to consent agenda we have four committee reports under the consent agenda…”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Next up, we have, I'm sorry, apologies, Councilman Schilling.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Okay. Committee on Special Facilities. Brady?”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Absolutely. And a great target for potential greenbelt funds should the half-cent sales tax pass. I just wanted to throw that out there for Angel Oak. Okay, now we are on to committee reports. We're going to start with public safety. Mr. Chairman, Sheely, if you would.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“So can I get a motion on items L1 and L2?”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Motion made. Probably second. Any further discussion on these items? not all those in favor 75 by saying aye aye opposed eyes have it now on to uh committee on public works chairman waring thank you mr mayor uh committee on public works and utilities met on may 21st all actual items passed unanimously and i moved the adoption of that report We have motion made, probably seconded, for items related to the May 21st meeting. All those in favor, signify by saying aye.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“All opposed, ayes have it. Mr. Chairman, talk about the 15th meeting.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Second. Motion made. Property seconded to approve all items on the June 15th meeting of Public Works. Any further discussion? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. All those ayes have it. Moving right along. We are on traffic and transportation and Chairman Seeking's absence. I'd like to call on Vice Chair Brady.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026
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“Motion made. Property second. Any further discussion on any of these items? If not, all those in favor signify by saying aye.”
City Council · Jun 16, 2026