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Mom. Advocate. Educator. Your next town council member.

Emily Mayer is a local mom and former public school teacher. From her first day in Bluffton, she's dedicated her time to learning from and engaging with this community. She is a problem solver who believes that government should be transparent and accessible to each and every one of us. Emily fights for the community everyday and now she looks to fight alongside the people of Bluffton in our town council.

Mom. Advocate. Educator. Your next town council member.

Meet Emily Mayer

Emily Mayer is a local mom who moved to Bluffton during the population surge of 2020. She previously went to college and graduate school in New Jersey before starting her career as a special education teacher.

From day one in Bluffton, she has dedicated her time to learning from and engaging in this community. She volunteers with multiple local organizations and participates in numerous local events, like the annual Arts Festival in Old Town, where you can find her counting all the birds her daughters can spot in each piece of artwork. Her time in the community has made her familiar with the needs of the town. She has learned from local leaders about the importance of collaboration and how to continue the growth and success of Bluffton.

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Intentional Infrastructure

With the influx in population Bluffton has experienced, it is vital that our town is proactive and intentional in addressing additional infrastructure needs to support the growth of today, tomorrow and into the future.

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Intentional Infrastructure

Environmental Protections

Our beautiful May River landscape is what drives people to Bluffton, to live, to visit, to drive our economy. There are further protections we can make to ensure the long-term sustainability for our lowcountry way of life.

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Environmental Protections

Affordable Living

Affordable living extends beyond housing. Once families are in Bluffton, they need to be able to continue to afford to live, contribute, and thrive here. I have a plan to help all members of our community to succeed.

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Affordable Living

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Announcement Video

December 7, 2023

Bluffton is a special community and I love being an advocate for my neighbors. But I don’t do things halfway. So I’ve decided to run for Bluffton Town Council in the special election! Go vote on February 13th, Bluffton.

Announcement Video

Could Every Student get Free Meals at SC Schools? Panel Considers Benefits, Costs

September 12, 2023

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - Could South Carolina become the first state in the southeast to guarantee every student eats for free at school?That possibility is under consideration right now at the State House. (By Mary Green, WCSC 5)

Could Every Student get Free Meals at SC Schools? Panel Considers Benefits, Costs

SC Lawmakers Approve Parental Paid Leave for State Educators

May 10, 2023

“I think this is going to put teachers in a much better situation, where they don’t have to make these choices between their families and their classrooms," said Emily Mayer, a former teacher, and teacher advocate. (Article by Jacob Homan, Fox 57)

SC Lawmakers Approve Parental Paid Leave for State Educators