Hanahan City Council · Nov 3, 2026
William
Axson
William Axson is running for Hanahan City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Stephen Allen
- 02William AxsonYou’re reading
- 03Chaz CampbellIncumbent
- 04Paul B Ferrara III
- 05David Hartline
- 06Scott Newsome
Background
- About
- Small business owner and former catastrophe claims adjuster, a Hanahan resident since 1993.
- Campaign website
- williamaxsonforhanahan.org
On the record: William Axson
6 sourced01Transparency1 sourced position
Said residents should know how and why decisions are made on growth, infrastructure, spending and development before they are finalized.
residents should know how and why decisions are being made on growth, infrastructure, spending, and development before those decisions are finalized, not after”
Own statementWilliam Axson for City CouncilLink
02Public safety1 sourced position
Said he will advocate for investments in public safety staffing, training and equipment.
I will advocate for smart investments in staffing, training, equipment, and infrastructure”
Own statementWilliam Axson for City CouncilLink
03Parks and recreation1 sourced position
Said he will work to keep parks and recreation facilities well maintained and expanded where necessary.
I will work to ensure they are well-maintained and expanded where necessary.”
Own statementWilliam Axson for City CouncilLink
04Local business1 sourced position
Said he will champion initiatives for local entrepreneurs, including streamlined permitting, grants and marketing assistance.
streamlined permitting processes, grants, and marketing assistance”
Own statementWilliam Axson for City CouncilLink
05Traffic and infrastructure1 sourced position
Proposed a traffic management plan with improved signal coordination, expanded roadways where feasible and more pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
Own statementWilliam Axson for City CouncilLink
06Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Hanahan City Council in the July 14, 2026 special election (lost).
Own statementCity of Hanahan · Jul 16, 2026Link
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