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Want high-rises? Hilton Head vote crucial

Myrtle Beach oceanfront.
Myrtle Beach oceanfront.

It seems obvious to this writer that greater population density has been blessed by the political leadership of Hilton Head Island.

The idea of an island of townspeople living in harmony with nature has been discarded and in its place the idea that the island exists for the benefit of its businesses has prevailed.

As I have written before, it’s who is at the polls on election day that determines the fate of our town. I can assure you that the development crowd will be voting. If they win, hello high-rise. Vote.

Peter F. Zych

Hilton Head Island

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