Mount Pleasant’s Future on the Ballot: Mayoral and Town Council Candidates to Address Key Issues – October 23, 2025

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) will host a Mayoral and Town Council Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 23 at Christ Episcopal Church in Mount Pleasant, offering residents a crucial opportunity to engage directly with those seeking to represent them. This event is free and open to the public and will provide a platform for candidates to articulate their vision for the future of Mount Pleasant and for citizens to make informed decisions at the ballot box. 

Event Details:

• What: Town of Mount Pleasant Town Council Candidate Forum
• When: Thursday, October 23 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Where: Christ Episcopal Church Mount Pleasant, 2304 N. Hwy. 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
• Who: All candidates vying for a seat on the Mount Pleasant Town Council will be invited to participate. 
• Why: Help voters get informed and involved in the upcoming local elections.
• Cost: Free to attend. Register here: https://business.mountpleasantchamber.org/events/details/mount-pleasant-town-council-candidate-forum-3037?calendarMonth=2025-10-01. 

This forum is designed to be an interactive experience. Attendees will have the invaluable chance to:

• Meet the Candidates: Engage face-to-face with the individuals who aspire to lead our community.
• Hear Their Visions: Listen as candidates present their platforms, priorities and solutions for the challenges and opportunities facing Mount Pleasant.
• Ask Questions: Submit questions to the candidates on topics that matter most to you, ensuring your concerns are addressed directly.

We encourage Mount Pleasant residents to mark their calendars and join us for this important free event. Citizens interested in attending can register on the Mount Pleasant Chamber website here. 

For more information, please contact Rebecca Imholz, Executive Director, Rebecca@mountpleasantchamber.org, 843-800-2258.

About MPCC: Since 1992, the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce has been bringing together business leaders from the East Cooper community for mutually beneficial purposes. The membership is a mix of professions including advertising, publishing, finance, health care, food and beverage, hotel, retail, insurance, legal, and service businesses of every description. The MPCC’s mission is to encourage business and community success East of the Cooper. MPCC was named a 2023 Noteworthy Network in the Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards by the Charleston Regional Business Journal, Best Activist Group or Effort three years in a row by the Moultrie News, and most recently recognized by SC Biz News as one of the 2025 Empowering Women Companies Leading the Way.

Follow on social media @mtpchamber or visit mountpleasantchamber.org. 

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