Buying a new home is a big deal. For many homeowners, it's one of the most important decisions they ever make. When it comes to such a substantial choice, there are a lot of factors to consider, like:
Getting the answers to those questions can be hard but finding a trustworthy manufactured home company can be even more challenging. Sure, you could settle for a fly-by-night company or a shady mobile home dealer. But if you're like most folks, you want to work with a reliable company that has been in business for years. You need a team of professionals who can answer your questions, address your concerns, and sell you a quality home that will keep your family safe and sound.
Welcome to Ken-Co Homes Inc. - your premier choice for mobile home sales in Charleston, SC. Ken-Co Homes has been Lake City's go-to manufactured home since 1974. With several locations in South Carolina, we're the first choice for manufactured homes in the state. As longtime locals in the community, we pride ourselves on honesty, hard work, and running a manufactured home business that you can count on.
There's no secret sauce that makes Ken-Co Homes successful. We work hard, sell the finest Clayton, Destiny, Scotbilt, Homes, and treat our customers like we would like to be treated. That's why, when you meet our team for your home tour, you'll be treated with respect and greeted with a warm smile. Whether you have questions regarding financing or the fit and finish of a floorplan, we'll maintain that same level of kindness, courtesy, and honesty. That way, you know for sure that you have invested in a top-notch manufactured home that your family will love.
Unlike other manufactured home dealers, we have a full selection of Clayton Homes for sale with attractive floor plans to fit your unique lifestyle. When you choose Ken-Co Homes, you're also choosing:
We offer our valued customers a $500 guarantee that we will meet or beat ANY competitor who has a lower price on one of our homes with the same options. Don't believe us? Contact our office today!
With decades of combined experience, our team has the tools and know-how to make your buying process smooth and stress-free.
Buying a home can be challenging, especially with travel logistics and other factors at play. Our team can help answer any questions you have about buying a home and transporting it to a park or piece of private land.
When you buy from Ken-Co Homes, you're investing in a high-quality product that your family will love for years to come. With more than a dozen home choices, you're sure to find a new home that matches your lifestyle.
We'll work with you one-on-one to ensure you get the home of your dreams. If you have questions or concerns once you move in, give us a call - we're here to help.
We offer detail-oriented, experienced set-up crews that make living life in your new home easy and efficient.
At Ken-Co Homes, we offer flexible financing options to help make buying your dream home a reality.
Whether you're looking for a smaller two-bedroom manufactured home or a large, luxurious four-bedroom manufactured home, our friendly consultants are ready to help you build the home of your dreams.
"Is there a difference between a mobile home and a manufactured home?" is one of the most common questions we get online and in person. Today, many people use mobile home and manufactured home interchangeably. That's understandable because both types of homes share similar features and benefits for homeowners. However, understanding the minor differences can be valuable when searching for a new place to call home.
Unlike site-built homes, manufactured homes are built in a factory. Once completed, they're shipped to a specific location where the homeowner will live. The term "manufactured home" refers to any factory-built home constructed after June 15, 1976. That date is when the HUD or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented guidelines centered around manufactured home construction.
HUD code requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a base frame with wheels with a minimum of 320 square feet.
Thanks to fast build times and lower material costs, manufactured homes for sale in Charleston, SC is often more cost-effective for home buyers. Compared to traditional site-built homes, many manufactured homes can be up to 35% less than more traditional houses.
Any mobile homes built after June 15, 1976, are considered manufactured homes today, though many people use the term mobile home casually. In the past, these homes were used to travel and were more like the expensive RVs that people use today than true manufactured homes. Back then, mobile homes received a bad reputation due to poor build quality, but they've come a long way since that time. Today, mobile homes are safe, comfortable, and structurally sound, with many types of amenities and floor plans.
Manufactured homes are more popular in the U.S. than ever, and for good reason: prospective homeowners are looking for affordable, quality alternatives to traditional homes. That's especially true today, with inflation on the rise, necessitating more budget-friendly options for anyone who wants to put a roof over their heads.
If you're used to living in a traditional, site-built home, you may be wondering what the advantages are of buying a manufactured home. Here are just a few of the most common benefits of buying a manufactured home:
When you boil it down to the basics, buying a new home is all about the money. One of the most attractive reasons for buying a manufactured home is that they are often much less expensive than traditional site-built homes. Today, manufactured housing is considered a crucial part of the housing shortage solution and a viable option with inflation rising. According to statistics, the average square-foot cost of a site-built home is $107, while the average price is only $49 in a manufactured home. Whether you're sticking to a strict budget or your finances have changed due to poor economic conditions, going manufactured might be your best choice.
Owning a manufactured home gives the homeowner long-term living options. Because basic manufactured homes are usually very affordable, families with enough land can start with a small home and add additional units as their needs change. Manufactured homes are also great as starter homes, especially for families that plan on building a permanent structure on their land in the future. Though it could be logistically challenging, manufactured homes can also be moved to a different site if the initial one was on rented property.
Manufactured homes have received a bad rap over the last few decades. In reality, most manufactured homes are purpose-built for longevity with structural integrity. Every manufactured home built today is subject to the HUD code adopted in 1976. This code is the only federally-mandated code in existence. It was designed to ensure that manufactured homes meet strict standards regarding fire safety, structural design, energy efficiency, transportation to home sites, and overall construction. All manufactured homes sold in the U.S. have a permanent red seal to confirm they meet HUD standards.
When you buy a manufactured home, you may be able to move in faster than you would via traditional routes. Some manufactured homes are even move-in ready in less than 45 days. Compared to a traditional home, once a new manufactured home is built in the factory, buyers usually find that installation is a quick process. Once the manufactured home is delivered, utility work usually moves quickly, regardless of whether you're moving to a park or transporting your home to a piece of land. Before you know it, you're eating, sleeping, and enjoying life in your new manufactured home.
When asked about the pros and cons, many buyers cite energy efficiency as one of the most significant benefits of owning a manufactured home. In general, manufactured housing is more energy efficient than traditional because HUD mandates ensure that homes have high energy efficiency ratings.
These ratings are achieved through upgraded insulation installation, on-demand water heaters, and energy-efficient windows. These upgrades often make entire manufactured homes Energy Star certified. It's no surprise that manufactured homes are 27% more efficient than they used to be with other additions like energy-saving appliances in kitchens and bathrooms.
If you've ever lived in an apartment complex before, chances are you heard sounds and noises through your walls that you never wanted to hear. If you hate hearing your neighbors and despise thin walls, looking for mobile home sales in Charleston, SC is a great idea. Why? Manufactured homes are typically built using separate modules, which reduces sound transference from room to room. When two or more modules are combined and insulated separately, buyers enjoy an even quieter, stronger home with less outside noise.
If there's one disappointing aspect of manufactured homes, the stigma seems to surround them. Yes, mobile homes from 30 or more years ago aren't exactly marvels of construction and deserve to be criticized. However, modern manufactured homes are cut from a different cloth and are often every bit as safe and luxurious as site-built homes.
Here are some of the most common (and annoying) mobile home myths debunked:
Modern manufactured homes are factory-built homes crafted with quality materials that meet comprehensive federal construction and safety standards. These standards, called the "HUD Code," outline how the homes must be built, including safety guidelines. For example, manufactured home builders must take strict measures to ensure their homes are resistant to wind. In terms of hurricanes and tornados, having such measures in place can prevent a tragedy from happening.
The bottom line is that manufactured homes are plenty safe and provide a quality product to people who want a lower-cost option over traditional housing.
One of the most repeated myths surrounding manufactured homes is that they are in poor shape and have an overall poor quality. Today, many manufactured homes are built with quality materials and care. It's not unusual to find a manufactured home with luxurious amenities and features lie state-of-the-art kitchens, high-end appliances, and chic open floor plans. At Ken-Co Homes, we can provide you with a complete list of available upgrades and amenities for you to enjoy in your new home.
Perhaps it's due to their popularity and lower prices, but we often hear that it's hard to find manufactured homes for sale. As seasoned home dealers, we can say this is categorically false. Whether you head over to Google and search for "mobile homes near me in Charleston, SC," or simply head to Ken-Co Homes' website, you'll see plenty of homes to choose from. Contact our office today for a full list of our homes for sale!
When it comes to home prices in today's day and age, manufactured homes are among the most affordable options available.
That's because manufactured homes cost less to construct than site-built homes, with the average price costing $92K for new construction and $60K for a pre-owned manufactured home, according to recent data. The cost of a traditional home is much higher, with an average of $408K, according to Statista data from 2021. Even though manufactured home living costs change depending on the community, they're often much less expensive than their site-built cousins in the long run.
This myth parallels the stereotype that manufactured homes are cheap and poorly built. Unfortunately, many people still believe that living in a manufactured home community isn't safe. They think that the parks are run down and riddled with reprobates. In reality, many manufactured home parks mimic gated communities with 24-hour security and mandated quiet hours. Some manufactured home neighborhoods even offer community-wide amenities like spas and pools. If you're a fan of the gated community lifestyle but don't want to pay hundreds of thousands for a site-built home, a manufactured home community could be your best bet.
Are you giving serious thought to buying a manufactured home for sale in South Carolina? You're not alone - more than 365K people in the Palmetto State live in manufactured homes. At Ken-Co Homes Inc., we're not your average run-of-the-mill manufactured home dealer. We only do business with manufacturing partners committed to building top-quality products that our customers are proud to own.
If you're looking for modern amenities, energy-efficient appliances, unique floorplans, and homes constructed with quality materials, Ken-Co Homes is the company for you. Contact our office today to learn more about our beautiful Clayton homes for sale in Charleston, SC.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers (7-19) vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs (22-7)The Line: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -9.5 / Charleston Southern Buccaneers +9.5 ; Over/Under: - (Get latest betting odds)The Charleston Southern Buccaneers and the UNC Asheville Bulldogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Kimmel Arena. C...
Charleston Southern Buccaneers (7-19) vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs (22-7)
The Line: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -9.5 / Charleston Southern Buccaneers +9.5 ; Over/Under: - (Get latest betting odds)
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers and the UNC Asheville Bulldogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Kimmel Arena. Charleston Southern is currently 8-19 overall. The Buccaneers lost to Winthrop in their last game. As for UNC Asheville, they’re 22-7 on the season after a Saturday win versus Gardner-Webb. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
The Buccaneers have had a pretty rough season so far, and they went just 7-13 over their first 20 outings. Charleston Southern is just 1-6 since then with losses to Gardner-Webb, High Point, USC Upstate, Radford, Campbell and Winthrop in the last six.
In the Saturday matchup versus Winthrop, Charleston Southern took a 40-35 deficit into the break. The Buccaneers were outscored 35-32 from there and lost 75-67. Tyeree Bryan was tops on the team with 23 points and five rebounds.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Over on the Bulldogs’ side, they hit a 16-6 run through their first 22 games this year. UNC Asheville is a nice 6-1 since then with wins over Campbell, High Point, Winthrop, Presbyterian, Radford and Gardner-Webb. The lone loss came to USC Upstate.
On Saturday against Gardner-Webb, the Bulldogs held a slim 29-28 edge in the locker room. UNC Asheville closed the game on a 46-35 run and won it 75-63. Drew Pember led the team on a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
ANDREW’S FREE PICK
I’ll lean toward UNC Asheville here. The Bulldogs are on a great run these days; they’ve lost just one game during this calendar year. The scoring has been pretty solid as well, with 70 or more points in nine of their last 11 games. These teams last saw each other back on January 18 in a 73-63 Bulldogs win at CSU Field House. With the Buccaneers struggling lately (and most of the season), I don’t see Charleston Southern getting close in the road rematch.
This is a part of The Post and Courier’s Q&A series throughout Black History Month highlighting Black musicians in Charleston. We feature local Black creatives throughout the year, but wanted to profile some of these Lowcountry talents during February.Harlem Farr, who goes by Hrlum, performs in local soul and funk band The Psycodelics in addit...
This is a part of The Post and Courier’s Q&A series throughout Black History Month highlighting Black musicians in Charleston. We feature local Black creatives throughout the year, but wanted to profile some of these Lowcountry talents during February.
Harlem Farr, who goes by Hrlum, performs in local soul and funk band The Psycodelics in addition to her solo music.
Q: Tell me more about yourself and how you got into music.
A: I’m 23, originally from Spartanburg. I started playing piano by ear at age 6; that pretty much started my whole music journey. A few years later, I learned how to read music and then went on to join my school’s choir and orchestra (violin). Being involved in various music ensembles throughout my life has been absolutely crucial to my musical development. I’m the musician I am today because of it.
I came to College of Charleston in the fall of 2017 to study music (B.A. Music Theory/Composition, B.A Spanish ’21). During my time there, I got connected with local musicians, some who were classmates. The summer before my freshman year was when I began writing my own music. I’d share and upload demos to SoundCloud.
My music, or whatever I thought I was doing for that matter, happened to pique the interest of my peers. Things led to another, and eventually I started performing outside of school recitals and concerts. I played my first house show in Charleston in January 2019.
Q: What projects have you been a part? I know the Psycodelics is one; what is it like being in that band?
A: If I had to recall something cool, it would probably be scoring and acting in a Toms Shoes commercial back in 2022.
As for the band, I joined Psycodelics as a background vocalist in 2021, a year or so after its inception. It’s been invigorating, to say the least. It feels like I’m part of something that my higher self knew about a long time ago. It just makes sense.
Q: Can you tell me more about your influences musically? What are you inspired by when writing original music?
Q: I grew up listening to a lot of ’70s and ’80s funk and R&B, so those influences are etched in there, but to my core I’ve always been attracted to smooth tranquil sounds, reminiscent of jazz. Artists I look up to include Esperanza Spalding, Minnie Riperton, Elis Regina and Stevie Wonder.
My physical and tangible creative process looks like getting in some comfy clothes, turning the lights to a purplish-pink and lighting a candle or incense. And then of course getting frustrated with the digital audio workstation, but alas, we get it done. I usually write the music first and then follow up with the lyrics. However, I believe that the creative process is also found everywhere in life. It’s me going to shows, talking to my peers and loved ones, translating Portuguese lyrics, learning a new song.
Q: What else do you do?
A: Fun Fact 1: Aside from performing, I also teach in an after-school music program. I help students with songwriting, music theory, and playing guitar and bass.
Fun Fact 2: I consider myself a Brazilian music enthusiast and practitioner.
Q: What do you have going on in 2023?
A: I’m playing some music festivals this year with The Psycodelics: Peachfest, Summer Camp, Echoland and more. I’ve also got other exciting things soon to be announced. This year I just want to continue making and sharing my music, following the current of wherever these sounds take me.
On Feb. 23, 1945, American Marines raised Old Glory during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The photo depicting the group has become one of the most iconic photos in U.S. history, as well as signifying one of the deadliest battles of the war.
For weeks, American and Japanese troops fought for control of the strategically located island. The battle ultimately ended with a costly victory for the Americans.
So this week, let’s remember the Battle of Iwo Jima with this week’s trivia.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Mayor Keith Summey is considering possibly removing North Charleston from the Charleston County School District (CCSD).According to the mayor's office, Summey requested city legal counsel to review the idea of pulling out of the CCSD and having North Charleston take over the schools.Summey, who left the morning of Feb. 22 for vacation, was not available for comment. He is expected to return on Feb. 27, according to his office.The mayor's office said the proposal was due to concerns t...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Mayor Keith Summey is considering possibly removing North Charleston from the Charleston County School District (CCSD).
According to the mayor's office, Summey requested city legal counsel to review the idea of pulling out of the CCSD and having North Charleston take over the schools.
Summey, who left the morning of Feb. 22 for vacation, was not available for comment. He is expected to return on Feb. 27, according to his office.
The mayor's office said the proposal was due to concerns towards the CCSD's treatment of North Charleston students and schools, which had been discussed in 2022.
The CCSD issued the following statement in response to Summey's proposal:
"Mayor Keith Summey’s proposal to withdraw North Charleston schools from the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and instead house them in a department within the City of North Charleston would fail students. Such would duplicate administrative costs and result in less funding per pupil for both academic support and capital improvement."
"Mayor Summey's assertion that the city contributes more than what it receives from CCSD is untrue. In fact, North Charleston has historically received well above the CCSD average funding for construction and facilities maintenance."
"North Charleston’s schools currently account for 30.32% of the district’s total student population yet receive approximately 35.6% of funds allocated for schools. In addition, the average budgeted per-pupil allocation in FY2023 for North Charleston schools was $16,645.18 compared to that for all other CCSD schools at $14,171.06; isolating North Charleston’s schools served through Acceleration Schools boasts a $19,532.61 per-pupil allocation."
"Claims that academic efforts in North Charleston schools have not been successful are also misleading. Most recently, for example, three North Charleston schools were removed from the state improvement designation list while others made significant gains."
"Rather than benefiting students, withdrawing schools from CCSD would exacerbate educational disparities between geographic areas that CCSD has worked to address. Likewise, the assertion that creating a smaller district would ensure children in North Charleston have greater opportunities is simply misguided. Smaller schools and smaller districts have historically been less-able to offer such access and opportunity."
"The District calls on Mayor Summey to address his concerns directly with CCSD leadership so that adults can avoid negative outcomes for students, parents, and educators. The mayor has not reached out to the district directly since February 2022, after which he and Superintendent (Donald) Kennedy met with other district and city officials."
Summey voiced concerns towards the CCSD's treatment of North Charleston's students and schools last February. He said North Charleston was "short-changed" in a letter to the district, which he read aloud in a Facebook video.
At the time, state Rep. Marvin Pendarvis announced consideration of creating a new district for North Charleston's schools. Summey said a new school district is a last resort, but possible.
Summey met with district officials later in February 2022.
"CCSD Board members, staff, and I had a productive meeting and have opened dialogue to improve public education and school facilities in North Charleston," the mayor said.
After the meeting, the CCSD sent a follow-up letter to Summey in April 2022.
A Charleston business consultant has been indicted on charges of insider trading in shares of Eastman Kodak Co., with federal prosecutors alleging he and a family member used confidential information to reap as much as $1.5 million in illegal profits.James A. “Andrew” Stiles was arrested Feb. 23, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, which is handing the case. His cousin, Edward G. “Gray” Stiles, was taken into custody in Richmond, Va.The government allege...
A Charleston business consultant has been indicted on charges of insider trading in shares of Eastman Kodak Co., with federal prosecutors alleging he and a family member used confidential information to reap as much as $1.5 million in illegal profits.
James A. “Andrew” Stiles was arrested Feb. 23, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, which is handing the case. His cousin, Edward G. “Gray” Stiles, was taken into custody in Richmond, Va.
The government alleged that the two 37-year-olds broke federal securities laws by misappropriating information “about potential government loans to be made to the Eastman Kodak Company to finance the production of Covid-19-related pharmaceutical components.”
According to the charges, Andrew Stiles was an executive at a business identified only as “Company-1” that was collaborating with Eastman Kodak on the pandemic drug project. His employer also was helping the former film giant apply for a government loan that became public on July 27, 2020, when a $765 million “letter of interest” was announced.
“In the following days, Kodak stock rose substantially, at one point increasing to more than 2,500 percent above the closing price prior to the news,” prosecutors said.
Before the financing deal became public, Stiles had been sharing confidential information about the status of the loan transaction with his Virginia cousin, who asked in a July 9, 2020, “coded” text message for an “update on the film we sent off a few weeks ago to get developed.”
“Maybe 2 weeks out,” Andrew Stiles said
“I can live with that hahaha,” Gray Stiles replied.
The government said they bought a combined 140,000 shares of Eastman Kodak between June 2020 and the day the financing letter was publicized. They sold all of the stock after the announcement, according to government documents. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission estimated that the illicit gains totaled more than $1.5 million.
The Stileses are charged with six counts of securities fraud, which carry a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a fine of $5 million for each, said Dean Secor of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charleston. They also face one count of conspiracy, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 penalty, he said.
In a parallel civil lawsuit, the SEC said that Andrew Stiles used insider knowledge once before to make money in the stock market. While working as a consultant to Novavax Inc., the commission said, he bought and sold 1,844 shares of the biotechnology firm “based on material nonpublic information about the company’s efforts to secure funding to develop a Covid-19 vaccine. This trading garnered Stiles more than $45,000 in illicit profits.”
Stiles appeared in U.S. District Court in Charleston for an initial hearing Thursday. Still shackled and wearing shorts, a golf shirt and flip flops, he didn’t speak except to answer routine questions from the judge. He was to be set free on a $500,000 unsecured personal recognizance bond that requires two co-signers.
Gray Stiles also was to be released, according to Virginia court records.
They’re both required to appear at a March 1 hearing in New York City.
NORTH CHARLESTON — City leaders are on track to increase the salary of the mayor to $218,310 a year, a 12.6 percent increase over incumbent Keith Summey’s current pay of $193,880.The full City Council will take its first vote on the matter Feb. 23 after its finance committee earlier voted 8-2 to raise the pay for the city’s mayoral position, making North Charleston’s mayor the highest paid in South Carolina.If passed, the mayor and council member salaries would go into effect in January 2024 — afte...
NORTH CHARLESTON — City leaders are on track to increase the salary of the mayor to $218,310 a year, a 12.6 percent increase over incumbent Keith Summey’s current pay of $193,880.
The full City Council will take its first vote on the matter Feb. 23 after its finance committee earlier voted 8-2 to raise the pay for the city’s mayoral position, making North Charleston’s mayor the highest paid in South Carolina.
If passed, the mayor and council member salaries would go into effect in January 2024 — after the city’s November municipal election.
The city contracted the outside firm of Management Advisory Group to analyze the salaries of the mayor, City Council and employees. MAG recommended a 20 percent increase for the mayor, which would’ve put the mayor’s pay at $234,000.
City staff instead recommended a 12.6 percent raise, equal to the raises employees have received over the past three years.
The firm also recommended an increase for other elected officials. The city’s Finance Committee, which includes all members of the council, voted the same day in a 6-4 vote to also increase the salaries of North Charleston City Council members from $20,657 to $23,260 a year.
MAG said the salary increases are meant to “more adequately compensate for the time and effort to do their jobs involved in the diligent performance of their responsibilities and bring the city in line with comparable cities within the state.”
MAG did a similar analysis in 2019, after which City Council approved the current pay for mayor and council. The new salaries will go to whoever is elected in the city’s November general election.
North Charleston has a full-time mayoral position, as opposed to some other governments where the mayor might serve in a part-time capacity.
First elected in 1994, Summey, 75, has remained tight-lipped about his political future, though several sources inside City Hall have said Summey has told them he does not plan to run for an eighth term. He told reporters at City Hall on Feb. 22 that he’ll make a decision within 30 days.
“I love what I do,” Summey said. “In a couple of weeks, I’ll be 76 years old. I have four beautiful grandkids. I’ve got to make up my mind. I’ll do a final sit-down in the next couple of weeks with my family and make it a family decision.”
Summey’s financial activity for a potential political campaign has been mostly dormant. His campaign finance reports show no fundraising activity for 2022.
North Charleston is one of two large South Carolina municipalities that use a strong-mayor form of government in which the mayor runs the city’s day-to-day operations acting as a chief administrator. In Charleston, Mayor John Tecklenburg earns $214,394.39 annually.
Elsewhere throughout the Palmetto State, mayors of larger cities mostly act as elected officials who preside over council meetings while hired city mangers run daily operations of local government.
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson makes $228,314, according to 2021 data provided online by the city. At the time, then-Mayor Steve Benjamin earned $75,000. Greenville manager John McDonough earns $278,512, according to the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Part-time Mayor Knox White makes $24,000.
The uncertainty surrounding the North Charleston mayoral position is one of the reasons Councilman Bob King voted against the salary bump. King said he may have supported the pay raise if Summey had planned to run for reelection.
That said, $213,000 is still too high of a salary, King said.
Councilman Ron Brinson, who also voted against the pay raises, said the timing of the proposals isn’t ideal.
“I think with all that’s going on in the economy, it’s just not a good look,” Brinson said.
The full City Council will have to make a final decision on the new salaries. Council meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 to make an initial vote inside City Hall.