Tag: Greg Habib

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Mayor Officially Opens New Water Tank in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Greg Habib officially opened the City of Goose Creek’s new, 1.5 million gallon water tank on Thurgood Road on June 14. The tank will help the City’s water system continue to work efficiently – delivering high quality drinking water, aiding in fire protection, and bolstering economic development.   At the ribbon-cutting Thursday morning, Mayor Habib (center) is […]

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Greg Habib Sworn in as Goose Creek’s New Mayor

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–For the first time in nearly 40 years, the City of Goose Creek officially has a new mayor. Greg Habib was elected mayor on Tuesday, April 3rd. The city councilman recently won a four-year term with 1,614 votes (51.04 percent) to incumbent Mayor Michael Heitzler’s 1,544 votes (48.83 percent). Heitzler had previously served as the city’s mayor since […]

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For the First Time in Nearly 40 Years Goose Creek Voters Elect New Mayor

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek voters turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s general election. The line to vote formed early on Election Day in Goose Creek, and would stay long for most of the day, as 3,160 Goose Creek voters went to the polls on Tuesday, April 3. In unofficial results, voters elected Greg Habib as […]

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Voters Head to the Polls in Goose Creek General Election

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–As of Tuesday morning, voter turnout has been steady for the City of Goose Creek general election. Around 10 a.m., lines stretched outside the door at the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center on  N. Goose Creek Blvd. Longtime Mayor Michael Heitzler is facing opposition from incumbent and current city councilman, Greg Habib. Voters will also vote for three council members. […]

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Goose Creek Councilman to Challenge Longtime Mayor at the Polls

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek councilman Greg Habib formally announced his candidacy for mayor on Friday. He is challenging the city’s longtime mayor, Michael Heizler. “I am running for Mayor of Goose Creek to fill the void in leadership. I am running for mayor so that we may choose our own future.  I am running for mayor to ensure the financial […]

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Stratford Grad Likely Youngest Elected Official In South Carolina

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Amid the record turnout during Tuesday’s historic election, a 2014 Stratford High School grad made history of sorts by likely becoming the youngest elected official in South Carolina. Phillip Habib, 20, was elected as Berkeley County’s Soil and Water District Commissioner on November 8th. “It is the utmost honor to have been chosen by the residents of Berkeley County,” stated […]