Another Community Leader Steps Forward

June 22, 2026

Friends & Neighbors:

For many years, Keep It Green has worked to protect the Waccamaw Neck through education, advocacy, and citizen engagement.

Over the past several weeks, the Waccamaw Neck has witnessed a remarkable series of events.

• First, District 6 (Pawleys Island/Litchfield) voters overwhelmingly chose a new direction by electing Bill Ringer in a landslide Republican Primary victory against Stella Mercado.

• Then came three unanimous decisions by the South Carolina Court of Appeals in favor of citizen groups, reversing trial court dismissals and confirming that Georgetown County disregarded state law.

• Now another well-respected, independent community leader has stepped forward. Lifelong Murrells Inlet resident, Sandra Bundy, has announced her candidacy for Georgetown County Council District 1 by nomination petition.

For the first time in many years, the Waccamaw Neck has the opportunity to elect three County Council representatives who are committed to protecting our community and putting residents first.

It's been a remarkable few weeks. The tide is turning on the Waccamaw Neck.

SANDRA BUNDY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY

Sandra Bundy, former Planning Commissioner and Murrells Inlet resident, has formally announced that she is seeking election to Georgetown County Council District 1 as an Independent candidate nominated by petition.

As a lifelong resident of Murrells Inlet and daughter of the late Captain Alex and Betty Jo Sing, Sandra has deep generational roots in the community she hopes to serve and understands the importance of planning responsibly for its future.

Many in our community know Sandra through her years of service on the Georgetown County Planning Commission, where she consistently supported responsible land use decisions that followed the law, respected the County's Comprehensive Plan, and gave meaningful consideration to public input.

Her longstanding commitment to protecting the natural resources and unique character of the Waccamaw Neck has earned her the respect of residents across our community.

According to her announcement, Sandra is running because she believes District 1 deserves independent representation that will protect our creek, preserve our heritage, and plan responsibly for the future.

Her announcement reflects values that residents of the Waccamaw Neck have advocated for many years.

PETITION SIGNATURES NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Before her name can appear on the November ballot, Sandra must obtain petition signatures from 5% of registered voters in District 1 by July 10.

If you live in District 1 (which comprises most of Murrells Inlet north of Pendergrass, west to the river, east to the salt marsh, and north to the Horry County line) and would like to sign her petition, help gather signatures, or learn more about her campaign, you may email: SandraBundyforCC@gmail.com. Even if you do not reside in District 1, you may still volunteer and help collect signatures.

You can read Sandra's full announcement below.

PRESS RELEASE



Sandra Bundy Announces Independent Candidacy

for Georgetown County Council District 1 by Nomination Petition

Sandra Bundy, a lifelong Murrells Inlet resident, former Georgetown County Planning Commissioner, and longtime community leader, today announced that she is seeking election to the Georgetown County Council representing District 1 as an Independent candidate nominated by petition.

Born and raised on Murrells Inlet Creek and the daughter of the late Captain Alex and Betty Jo Sing, Bundy has spent decades working to preserve the character, heritage, and natural resources of the community she calls home.

A local realtor and respected advocate for responsible growth, Bundy served more than four years on the Georgetown County Planning Commission, where she consistently supported decisions that reflected the interests of local residents, complied with the County’s Comprehensive Plan, and followed the law.

Her extensive community involvement includes serving as President of The Business Alliance for Protecting the Atlantic Coast and founding Our Marsh Counts, a community-based collaborative project with the mission of creating and implementing a comprehensive strategy to protect the Murrells Inlet watershed. Over the years, Bundy has served with many local organizations dedicated to community improvement, education, and protecting the estuary.

“Murrells Inlet is more than where I live, it’s who I am,” Bundy said. “I’m running because District 1 deserves independent representation that will protect our creek, preserve our heritage, and plan responsibly for the future.”

Bundy is currently seeking the signatures necessary to qualify for the November ballot as an Independent candidate. Sandra and her husband John live in the heart of Murrells Inlet.

For more information, to volunteer, or to sign her Nomination Petition, contact SandraBundyforCC@gmail.com.

Thank you for your continued support of KIG's efforts to protect and preserve the Waccamaw Neck.

Sincerely,

Your friends at

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