City of Goose Creek Council Candidate Questionnaires
We asked the 2025 City of Goose Creek Council candidates four questions to gauge their views on supporting a thriving, diverse local economy, backing local businesses and entrepreneurs, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Their responses are shared below.
QUESTIONS:
1. Supporting Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
What specific policy or program would you champion to reduce administrative burdens (such as complex permitting processes or restrictive zoning) for new and expanding small, locally-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, especially those creating a more diverse mix of retail and services in Goose Creek?
2. Quality of Life for Local Residents
The region's growth has intensified traffic congestion and contributed to high housing costs. What is your plan to improve the daily quality of life for residents by addressing the intersection of transportation and housing, specifically to enable local workers to afford to live closer to their jobs and reduce reliance on long-distance commutes?
3. Maximizing Local Impact of City Spending
How would you reform the City's purchasing and procurement policies to prioritize and increase the percentage of municipal contracts and purchases awarded to qualified local businesses and suppliers, thereby recirculating tax dollars within the local economy?
4. Diversifying the Local Economy
The City of Goose Creek is booming, but the combined pressure of high commercial prices and rents and rapid growth are making it difficult for local, independent businesses to compete with big brands and national chains. What policy or incentive would you support to ensure there is attainable commercial space for local businesses, and to ensure that the City builds and maintains a healthy balance between national chains and home-grown businesses?
RESPONSES:
Click on each candidate's name to view their responses. A * designates an incumbent.
Ingrid Centurion - no response
Mike Ivy - no response
Corey McClary - no response