Berkeley County Council · District 2
Combat Veteran.
Record of Service.
Small Business Owner.
Nick Kalkas is a retired Navy Commander, former U.S. Diplomat, and Daniel Island small business owner. He’s running to keep Berkeley County an exceptional place to live, and to treat your tax dollars with the same care he gives his clients’ savings.
Why Nick
A Different Kind of Candidate
24 years
Proud Military Veteran
Nick served 24 years in the U.S. Military, including four combat deployments, and retired as a Navy Commander. The military taught him that leaders serve the people they lead, and he’ll do the same for Berkeley County.
$40 million+
Good With a Budget
Nick and his team at Daniel Island Wealth Management safeguard the life savings of South Carolina families, including widows, veterans, and young families just starting their careers. He’ll bring that same discipline to the county budget, keeping taxes low and spending smart.
15,000+ neighbors
Local Leader
Nick isn’t a career politician. He’s a dad, small business owner, and neighbor who stepped up as President of the Daniel Island Neighborhood Association, speaking up for more than 15,000 residents. On County Council, he’ll answer to you.
Combat Veteran
24 years in uniform. Four combat deployments. A lifetime of service.
Nick graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served 24 years in the Navy: deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, and across the Middle East and Africa, briefing the Navy’s top leaders at the Pentagon, and representing our country as a diplomat in Singapore. He retired as a Commander in 2023.
He’ll bring the same discipline, teamwork, and sense of duty to Berkeley County Council.
“I’m running for County Council because I love this community, and I want my children and yours to grow up in a Berkeley County that’s even stronger than the one that welcomed us.”
Nick Kalkas
In Nick’s words
Why I’m Running
When I retired from the Navy after 24 years, Hoce and I could have raised our girls anywhere in the country. We searched everywhere, and we chose Berkeley County. Before we had even finished unpacking, our new neighbors knocked on the door and invited us to Thanksgiving. That’s when we knew we were home.
I spent much of my career far from the people I love, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and across the Middle East. Those years taught me that service means looking out for the person beside you. I used the GI Bill to learn how to build a business, and today Hoce and I run Daniel Island Wealth Management, helping families protect what they’ve worked so hard for.
As President of the Daniel Island Neighborhood Association, I’ve had the privilege of working for more than 15,000 of my neighbors. I’m running for County Council because I love this community, and I want my children and yours to grow up in a Berkeley County that’s even stronger than the one that welcomed us. I would be honored to earn your vote.
— Nick
The Issues
Where Nick Stands
Managing Growth & Traffic
Infrastructure hasn’t kept pace with growth. Nick will bring the City, State, and federal partners to the table on I-526 and Clements Ferry Road, and he’s pledged to take no campaign money from developers.
Making Life More Affordable
Keep property taxes low so young families can buy their first home and seniors can afford to stay in theirs.
Preserving Green Spaces
Protect open space, waterways, wildlife, and trails for generations, while respecting property rights and taxpayer dollars.
Keeping Neighborhoods Safe
Give law enforcement the resources to keep driving down serious crime as our community grows.
On the Trail
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