Mount Pleasant – An All-American City
February 22, 2011: The historic Rotary Club of Charleston hosted a presentation by The Hon. Billy Swails, Mayor of Mt. Pleasant.
He provided the lunch gathering with a compelling overview of the current state of the town and a snapshot of where it’s headed … even adding welcome levity and sincerity about the cordial relationship the three mayors enjoy working together to advance our community at large. A few of his headlines on the economic development front include:
– Mt. Pleasant will host a new campus for Trident Technical Community College. This is an important step in the area’s overall commitment to economic development.
– As a business friendly town, Mt. Pleasant is increasing its focus and support for small businesses that can thrive in Mt. Pleasant.
– The town is pushing a marketing campaign that is promoting the fine quality of life people can enjoy here.
– The town is operating with a balanced budget, which in part has been fueling the interest of many new companies to make this their base of operations since 2008.
In short, said Mayor Swails, “Mt. Pleasant is open for business!” Money magazine concurs with its recent ranking that positions Mt. Pleasant (Charleston) as “one of the best places to live in the country.”
The mayor announced that they will be opening an new building that will serve as an entrepreneurial incubator, with an opening date slated for July.
Against the backdrop of the economic development momentum we are seeing across the state, we can all be proud of the great work our municipal leadership is providing to ensure a strong and vibrant future for all. Clearly, this stewardship of our future is indeed a demonstration of “service above self.” Thank you, Mr. Mayor!
Mayor Billy Swails was elected to the position of Mayor in 2009. He currently chairs the Police, Legal & Judicial and the Transportation Committees of Council. He also serves as Ex-Officio Member on the Mount Pleasant Waterworks Commission.
Submitted by Mark Danes, Keyway Committee