How are we fixing Johns Island? (w/ Jim McBride)

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In the second episode of Talking Charleston, Mayor William Cogswell sits down with Councilmember Jim McBride, who represents Johns Island and a portion of James Island. The conversation was recorded on October 9th. McBride and the mayor dig into how John’s Island got to where it is today: how developments were zoned with the assumption that the 526 extension was going to happen and how the city, county and state are working together on solutions. They also explain why even straightforward road projects can take years, from federal permitting requirements to funding timelines, and what recent changes could mean for the future. The conversation also covers what’s coming to the island,…