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WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CALL (MORE EFFECTIVE THAN EMAIL) YOUR LOCAL CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE BELOW EXPRESSING YOUR SUPPORT FOR GADSDEN CREEK AND THE GADSDEN GREEN COMMUNITY, IN OPPOSITION TO ANY DEVELOPMENT THAT WOULD FILL WHAT REMAINS OF GADSDEN CREEK.
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(Last Updated: 11/5/26)
Sample Script for Phone Calls (60 seconds)
"Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I'm a Charleston resident of [Your District]. I'm calling to urge Councilmember [Name] to only support a version of Project 3500 that protects and revitalizes Gadsden Creek. That means addressing flood risk and infrastructure without filling what remains of the creek.
I recognize the need for affordable housing, and I believe we can achieve both housing and a healthy creek. Friends of Gadsden Creek and Robinson Design Engineers have shown a better path forward. The City has already demonstrated this with Newmarket Creek and the Just Corridor, and just passed the Transportation Sales Tax, with $690 million for a Greenbelt Program to fund projects like revitalizing Gadsden Creek.
On his campaign trail, Mayor Cogswell committed to revitalizing Gadsden Creek and I encourage the City to uphold that vision. I urge Councilmember [Name] to champion a Westside plan that puts current residents first and does not come at the expense of the area's Gullah history, culture, or communities.
Thank you."
MORE CALLS TO ACTION
Volunteer with Us
Send us an email at friendsofgadsdencreek@gmail.com with your interest in the campaign, and any relevant skills and experience you have to offer (ex: environmental science background, videographer available to document events, extra pair of hands for community events, etc), and we will add you to our volunteer list and reach out when we need support.
Understand The Issue
Explore the many resources on our website and our Instagram, including our Visual Storyline, Press, and more. We have dozens of historical documents, videos, articles, blog posts, maps, and more.
Speak Up + Reach out to Allies
Whether through posting on social media, reaching out to journalists that you are in contact with - don’t be silent! Make some noise! Tag the Charleston City Council, Mayor Tecklenburg, WestEdge, your local State Representatives.
Donate
Send a donation to $friendsofgc on CashApp, or friendsofgadsdencreek@gmail.com on Paypal or via our GiveLively page, which also allows for recurring monthly donations.
Funds are used for our mutual aid events and website fees. As of Dec. 2024, FOGC is a 501(c)3 non-profit and can accept tax-deductible donations. Please contact us if you need our EIN or a receipt for your donation. Thank you!
Take a Walking Tour of Gadsden Creek
Understand where Gadsden Creek is located on the Charleston peninsula by seeing it for yourself, and its relation to the WestEdge development and the Gadsden Green public housing complex (be mindful about your presence in relation to the latter). If you are unsure where to go, DM us on Instagram at @friendsofgadsdencreek.
Display a Poster in your Home or Shopfront
Print and display this 8.5 x 11 Friends of Gadsden Creek poster to ignite conversation and make your stance on this issue known to your neighbors.
Get Creative!
Host a discussion with friends and family, make art! (see the “FOGC PORTFOLIO” in our Speaking Truth tab for examples), host a presentation at your local school or club, make memes (send them to us!), run for public office, conduct original research, take photographs.
