Town of Mount Pleasant Mayoral & Council Candidate Questionnaires
We asked the 2025 Mount Pleasant Mayoral and Town 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 Mount Pleasant?
2. Quality of Life for Residents
Mount Pleasant'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 Town Spending
How would you reform the Town of Mount Pleasant'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
Beyond retail and services, how will you use your elected position to attract and retain high-wage, diversified employment opportunities, such as small-scale manufacturing, technology, or creative industries, ensuring these sectors can afford to operate and grow within Mount Pleasant?
RESPONSES:
Click on each candidate's name to view their responses. A * designates an incumbent.
Will Haynie, Mayor* - no response
Curt Thomas, Mayor - no response
Gary Santos, Council* - no response
Mike Tinkey, Council* - no response
Alexandra Crosby, Council - no response
Perry Rourk, Council - no response
Craig S. Russack, Council - no response