Eric Fulcomer, Bluffton council president, is the first person to announce intentions to run for mayor of Bluffton this year. Fred Rodabaugh, mayor, announced earlier this month that he would not seek re-election.
"Our community is truly a wonderful place to live and work," said Fulcomer as he announced his plans to seek the Republican Party's nomination for mayor.
"I look forward to talking with the citizens of Bluffton in the coming months about our collective dreams for Bluffton's future."