Meet Bev Miller

I am proud to call Isle of Palms home. Here’s a little about me, my journey, and why I am ready to serve as your next City Council member.

Why I’m Running

Isle of Palms is my home, and I am passionate about protecting its future. I bring experience from both the municipal and state levels of government, as a nonprofit leader, and as a community volunteer. Most importantly, I am focused on quality of life for all residents. For the past five years, I have been a strong voice before City Council, bringing forward the concerns of all residents. I am now prepared to serve with integrity, to listen thoughtfully, and to focus on practical solutions that strengthen our city’s finances while addressing the unique challenges of life on a popular barrier island. Together, we can be responsible stewards of our beaches so they remain a place for everyone to enjoy.

Discover My Platform

Dear Neighbors,

I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Isle of Palms City Council in the upcoming November 4th election.

Isle of Palms is more than just where I live—it is my home, my community, and my family’s gathering place. My husband, Bob, and I have been married for 46 years, and together we’ve raised three daughters and are blessed with seven grandchildren. We bought our first home here in 2013 and moved permanently in 2016. Like so many of you, we were drawn by the beauty of the beaches; the view from the Connector never gets old. But it’s the sense of community that makes Isle of Palms special.

My leadership experience spans hospital administration, city government, and state government. Prior to moving here, I worked three legislative sessions at the Georgia Capitol as a Legislative Aide, responsible for moving bills through the process. I later helped found Johns Creek, Georgia, a city of 55,000 residents, where I was elected to the first City Council and served as Mayor Pro Tem for all seven years of my tenure. I also chaired the Convention and Visitors Bureau, led the Rotary Club, and co-chaired Relay for Life. Professionally, I served as Director of Community Relations for Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Since making Isle of Palms my permanent home, I’ve stayed engaged as a poll manager for Charleston County Elections, Executive Director of the Barrier Island Preservation Alliance, and member of the Community Enrichment Committee and Island Turtle Team. These roles keep me connected to the heart of what matters most: protecting the character of our island.

If elected, I pledge to act professionally, be accountable, and focus on what can be done for our community. My standards are simple: show up, be prepared, and bring ideas

Above all, I want to be accountable to you—the residents. Isle of Palms deserves leadership that is prepared, positive, and solution oriented. I am ready to serve, and I would be grateful for your support on November 4th.

Your neighbor,

Bev

My Background

Family and Home Life

Married to my husband, Bob, for 46 years.
Proud mother of three grown daughters and grandmother to seven.
Isle of Palms homeowner since 2013; moved here permanently in 2016.

Civic Experience

Past:

Lobbying at the state level on behalf of parents in the school system.
Legislative Aide to a State Legislator, handling research and moving bills through committee to the House floor.
One of the founders of the City of Johns Creek, Georgia (55,000 residents at that time).
- Served on the study committee of seven to determine viability of incorporation of the city and subsequently elected to the first City Council.
- Served as Mayor Pro Tem for 7 years, across three elections cycles.
Founder and Chair of the first Johns Creek Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Current:

Poll Manager for Charleston County Elections (7 years).

Community Involvement

Past:

President of Johns Creek Business Association.
Founder and President of Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton.
Founder and Co-Chair of Johns Creek Relay for Life.

Current:

Executive Director, Barrier Island Preservation Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Member, Community Enrichment Task Force, City of Isle of Palms.

Education

B.S. in Business Administration (Accounting), Drexel University, Philadelphia.
M.S. in Taxation, Drexel University, Philadelphia.

Professional Career

Early career is rooted in the corporate tax field, starting as a corporate tax accountant and eventually specializing in corporate insurance taxation.
Most recent professional role: Director of Community Relations, Emory Johns Creek Hospital (Johns Creek, GA).