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County adopts 'Berkeley County Goes Purple' proclamation and sheriff recognizes employees
Summary
The commission adopted a proclamation for National Recovery Month presented by Tara Mason of the Hope Dealer Project and the sheriff presented multiple 2025 employee recognitions for the tax office, civilian staff and deputies.
Tara Mason, founder and executive director of the Hope Dealer Project, read a proclamation declaring September 2026 as 'Berkeley County Goes Purple' in support of National Recovery Month and asked the community to observe the month with programs to raise awareness and reduce stigma around substance use disorder. The commission moved to adopt the proclamation and approved it by voice vote.
Sheriff (name not stated in the public transcript) presented several employee recognitions for 2025, including Judy Scott (tax office employee of the year), Marcia Kelly (sheriff's office civilian of the year), Lieutenant Richard Cogswell (reserve of the year), Deputy Logan League (sheriff's excellence award), Deputy Eric Milburn (sheriff's excellence award; could not attend) and Deputy Jessica Baldridge (John El Burkett III deputy of the year). The sheriff highlighted accomplishments such as DUI enforcement, field training and use of technology, and commissioners publicly commended the agency's staff and leadership.
The proclamation and awards were followed by photos and brief remarks; the county encouraged public recognition of recovery supports and the sheriff’s workforce.
