Protests are planned at Charleston City Hall

For Immediate Release

January 11, 2022

Contact: Councilwoman-Elect Caroline Parker District 12

843-597-5900

Tonight at Charleston City Hall, Councilwoman-elect Caroline Parker will be sworn in as

only the 14th woman to sit on Charleston City Council in it’s long standing history. Mrs.

Parker’s constituents are ecstatic that their voices were heard on November 2, 2021

and many in the Charleston area are excited to have a different perspective in council

chambers.

But the events surrounding tonight’s swearing in are less than desirable. Unfortunately,

due to the current restrictions being imposed on Charleston city Hall, certain members

of the community are unable to attend tonight's swearing in ceremony. The City is

limiting access to the building due to Covid-19 and capacity limits.

Councilwoman-elect Parker stated: “I am a huge supporter and believer in medical

freedom and rights and liberties that citizens are provided per our constitution. I am

saddened that so many of my friends, family, supporters and constituents cannot be

there with me to be sworn in this evening. I requested an outdoor event but considering

the intensity of tonight's meeting and my children being involved, Mayor Tecklenburg has

graciously offered to accommodate my family in the Mayor’s office to be sworn in.”

Councilwoman-elect Parker is aware protests are planned tonight at Charleston City

Hall regarding racial equity, inclusion and racial conciliation in the City of Charleston.

Councilwoman-elect Parker further stated: “As someone who has consistently pushed

back and opposed the Special Commission and their divisive report, I am disappointed

this was reintroduced to council in December under a new name and I do not think the

public has had time to properly understand and digest the newly termed Human Affairs

and Racial Conciliation Commission. It is my sincere hope that the Mayor and City

Council will support a motion to defer these second and third readings until the public is

provided further clarity.

“I look forward to seeing everyone this evening! God Bless our Beautiful city!”