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County Council, District 5

Berkeley County, South Carolina
My vote power: Above average

This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Amy Stern serves on Berkeley County Council and chairs its Finance Committee. A former sheriff's deputy and small-business owner, she emphasizes roads, growth-related infrastructure, and animal welfare.

Democratic

Courtney Martin is a professional voiceover actor and former elementary substitute teacher. She has emphasized infrastructure planning, public safety staffing, and protecting green space.

Source: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov