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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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...

Protesters Rally Against Immigration Policies in Myrtle Beach

February 5, 2025

News Summary On February 3, Myrtle Beach residents rallied for six hours against rising deportation efforts by ICE. The peaceful protest showcased solidarity within the immigrant community, invoking messages of...

Myrtle Beach Sues North Myrtle Beach Over Water Dispute

February 4, 2025

News Summary Myrtle Beach has initiated a lawsuit against North Myrtle Beach over allegations of unpaid charges for water usage amounting to 25 billion gallons since 2006. The legal conflict...

Myrtle Beach Initiates Lawsuit Against North Myrtle Beach

February 2, 2025

News Summary Myrtle Beach has filed a lawsuit against North Myrtle Beach, citing a breach of contract regarding water usage agreements. The dispute stems from North Myrtle Beach exceeding its...

FBI Conducts Search at Former Horry County Councilman’s Home

February 1, 2025

News Summary On January 30, 2025, federal and state authorities executed a search at the home of former Horry County Councilman Orton Bellamy in Conway, South Carolina. The operation caused...

Federal Grants Crucial for Horry County’s Growth

February 1, 2025

News Summary In Horry County, federal grants are essential for the development of local infrastructure, health services, and educational programs. Recent funding freezes announced by President Trump raised concerns, but...

FBI Raids Home of Former Conway Councilman

January 31, 2025

News Summary Residents of Conway were left in shock as the FBI, alongside SLED, raided the home of former councilman Orton Bellamy. The morning of January 30, 2025, saw federal...

Myrtle Beach Enhances Security Measures for Public Safety

January 30, 2025

News Summary In a decisive move, Myrtle Beach City Council has approved a $630,000 investment to enhance public safety measures, including the installation of 55 new vehicle barriers. This decision...

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