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Council names Victor Crouch James Island Poet Laureate
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2025-17 appointing Victor Crouch as the town's poet laureate; members praised proposed programs (Poet Map, community anthology, seasonal events). The resolution passed unanimously.
Council considered Resolution 2025-17 to appoint Victor Crouch as James Island Poet Laureate and praised his outreach plans: a James Island Poet Map, a community anthology, and three seasonal events that pair poetry with other activities. Mayor Brooke Lyon Mayer thanked the nominator (Henrietta Martin) and described Crouch as an accomplished poet with ideas to expand community participation in the arts.
Victor Crouch previously read a short poem during the public-comment portion of the meeting. "This precious baby is hope personified," he read from his poem "This Baby," and councilmembers expressed enthusiasm for his prospective role. The resolution passed unanimously by roll call.
