Howard Chalmers for Mount Pleasant Town Council

Charleston has been ranked #2 in a list of top cities for young professionals. Based on the factors listed in this study, we should see an influx of creative, energetic individuals that need a place to live, work, and play. As we plan for the future of Mount Pleasant, we need to consider the factors that bring talented knowledge workers into a community and understand how Mount Pleasant can meet those needs. Traffic, recreation, the health of the community, and other quality of life issues are as important as earning potential.

We also need to understand that some of the young professionals who want to move here are graduates of Wando High School that left Mount Pleasant to attend college. As a member of Town Council, I will work to build a community that will provide opportunities for them to come home!