The Daniel Island Town Association (DITA), which includes all commercial properties, apartments, and most condominiums on the island (excluding Daniel Island Park Association and Daniel Island Community Association properties), transitioned to a property owner-controlled Board in January 2026. Below are some key dates for the 2026 election of the Board of Directors.
Important Dates
- September 29th, 2026: DITA Board nominations begin.
- October 5th, 2026, by noon: Last day to submit your name for the slate of DITA candidates.
- October 20th – October 30th, 2026: Election of 1 DITA Board member
- November 10th 2026: DITA Annual Meeting and Announcement of New Board Member.
- TBD 2027: First DITA Board meeting and election of new Board officers.
Current DITA Board of Directors
- Colby Hollifield – President – 1st term expires 12/31/2026
- Otto Orr – Treasurer –1st term expires 12/31/2027
- Mike White – Secretary – 1st term expires 12/31/2027
Timing and Procedure
In 2026, there will be 1 Director elected. Colby Hollifield is completing his first term and is eligible to run for a second two-year term. The new director’s term will begin on January 1, 2027.
Board Candidate Nominations
Please submit by email the appropriate application form to be completed by a DITA Member. Additionally, please submit a photograph and no more than 2 paragraphs describing professional background and leadership qualifications to Danielle.Stix@dicommunity.org by noon on October 5th, 2026. The slate of DITA candidates will be published in the POA electronic newsletter on October 6th, October 15th, and October 20th, the weeks leading up to the election.
Board Election
The election will take place over seven days, October 20th– October 30th, 2026, via an electronic ballot. To validate the election, we must meet a quorum of 10% of Members to participate in the election. This means a total of 10 DITA properties need to vote to validate the election. If you are unable to vote electronically on any of these days, you will be able to cast a paper ballot at the POA office during office hours (Monday-Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM) from October 20th– October 26th as well.
YOU MUST HAVE ONE VALID EMAIL ADDRESS REGISTERED WITH THE POA TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION. This is to confirm your status as a Member, to ensure your eligibility to vote in this DITA Board election, and will also where your voter’s code and the ballot will be emailed when it is time to vote. To confirm your email address on file or to register your email address with the POA, please email Danielle Stix at danielle.stix@dicommunity.org by 4:30 PM on October 9th, 2026, with your one preferred email address that you check most frequently, as well as your property address.
Voting will be open at 6:00 AM on October 20th and will close at 6:00 PM on October 30th. The winners will be announced at the annual meeting on November 10th, 2026. You must vote for 1 board member for the voting system to accept your ballot. Only ONE vote per Member will be allowed pursuant to the Bylaws. Additional information regarding the election and the election process will be sent out closer to the election date.
The roles and responsibilities of DITA Board members may be found in the DITA Bylaws, Section C, on the POA website. The DITABoard will continue to meet at least on a quarterly basis beginning in January 2027.
If you have any questions regarding the DITA transition, please email Mary Stuart Sutton at MaryStuart.Sutton@dicommunity.org.
If you have any questions regarding registering your email address to vote, please email Danielle Stix at danielle.stix@dicommunity.org.
