Government

Government

Horry County, South Carolina

Local Government

Myrtle Beach is governed by a council-manager system. All legislative powers of the city and the determination of all matters of policy are vested in the city council with each member, including the mayor, having one vote each. 

A mayor is to be elected from the city at large in the manner defined by law. The mayor shall be recognized as head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law. He shall preside over the meetings of the city council, but shall have no regular administrative dutiesThe Mayor is a member-at-large on the City Council and preside over meetings.  

Mayor Bob Hirsch and city manager David Stradinger, who moved away from the city’s prior strong-mayor form of governance, restructured the city of Myrtle Beach into a council-manager government system in 1974.

LGBTQ LIAISONS

LGBTQ issues and concerns are handled by liaisons at the Myrtle Beach Police Department. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the officers listed below. The City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Police Department work together to achieve equity and justice for all residents, business owners, and tourists. The city’s goal is to increase outreach to LGBTQ people and groups.

Contact Information

Mayor and Council
Phone: 843-918-1004.

Public Information:
Office at 843-918-1014
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
William A. Bryan, Jr., City Attorney, 843-918-1009
Joi Page, Assistant City Attorney, 843-918-1442
Lindsey Haring, Executive Assistant to City Attorney, 843-918-1012
The Workforce Housing Advisory Board
Phone: 843-918-1011

MUNICIPAL COURT
Office at 843-918-1356.
Mayors
Brenda Bethune is the mayor of Myrtle Beach. She has served since 2018

General Information

Board & Committees
City Attorney
City Manager Office
Form of Government
Municipal Court
DownTown Development Office
Mayor and City Council
City Events List

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Horry County Man Arrested After Gunfire Incident

February 12, 2025

News Summary A 19-year-old man from Horry County, Michael Joseph Furlong, was arrested after a series of alarming incidents involving gunfire during a traffic stop. Following the sound of gunshots...

Horry County Schools Adopts New ICE Compliance Guidance

February 11, 2025

News Summary Horry County Schools has issued new guidance for staff to comply with ICE if federal agents visit school campuses. This decision raises concerns among educators and parents, particularly...

Horry County Murder Trial Delayed Again

February 10, 2025

News Summary The murder trial of Meagan Jackson, accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend Greg Rice, has been postponed to June 2025. Jackson’s attorney cited legislative duties as a reason for...

Myrtle Beach Faces Rising Homeowners Association Complaints in 2024

February 9, 2025

News Summary Myrtle Beach is seeing a significant rise in homeowners association (HOA) complaints, with Horry County accounting for 27% of total complaints statewide in 2024. Over 100 HOAs faced...

Myrtle Beach Protests Against Immigration Policies

February 9, 2025

News Summary In a recent gathering at Myrtle Beach, over a dozen individuals united to protest against President Trump’s immigration policies. The six-hour event highlighted the rising fears of deportation...

Community Pushback in Conway as Planning Commission Nixes Housing Development

February 8, 2025

News Summary Conway residents expressed strong opposition against a proposed housing development on Old Reaves Ferry Road, leading to a vote against the project by the Horry County Planning Commission....

Legal Turmoil Plagues Pastor John-Paul Miller in Myrtle Beach

February 8, 2025

News Summary Pastor John-Paul Miller is grappling with legal challenges following the tragic suicide of his wife, Mica Miller. Following her death, multiple lawsuits have emerged, including claims of harassment...

Myrtle Beach Man Sentenced in Domestic Violence Case

February 6, 2025

News Summary Kawasi L. Dingle, a 37-year-old man from Sellers, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for domestic violence and kidnapping following a jury trial. The case, stemming...

Myrtle Beach Faces Lawsuit Over Short-Term Rental Ban

February 6, 2025

News Summary Myrtle Beach’s recent decision to impose a ban on short-term rental conversions has led to a lawsuit from property management firm MBSC Property South. The firm claims the...

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