Hilton Head Island Town Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Chuck
Dowd
Chuck Dowd is running for Hilton Head Island Town Council Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Ellis and Rob Guthrie.
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The race · Town Council Ward 5
- 01Chuck DowdYou’re reading
- 02David Ellis
- 03Rob Guthrie
Background
- About
- Retired NYPD Assistant Chief with 34 years of executive public safety leadership.
- Campaign website
- chuckforhhi5.com
On the record: Chuck Dowd
2 sourced01Public safety1 sourced position
Says he would champion modern public safety technology and smart infrastructure in Ward 5.
Own statementChuck Dowd campaign websiteLink
02Council conduct1 sourced position
Says Ward 5 needs decisive leadership rather than council gridlock.
Ward 5 needs decisive leadership, not council gridlock.”
Own statementChuck Dowd campaign websiteLink
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