Mount Pleasant council holds special session to discuss November election

  • The council takes a show of hands to better understand what the people want for the upcoming election
    The council takes a show of hands to better understand what the people want for the upcoming election
  • The council and Mayor Tracy Craig opened up discussion on many topics during their special agenda meeting
    The council and Mayor Tracy Craig opened up discussion on many topics during their special agenda meeting
  • Former mayor Paul Merriweather took to the podium to speak about his experience and voice his thoughts
    Former mayor Paul Merriweather took to the podium to speak about his experience and voice his thoughts
  • Numerous citizens had a chance to speak during the special session TRIBUNE PHOTOS / NICOLE KIMBALL
    Numerous citizens had a chance to speak during the special session TRIBUNE PHOTOS / NICOLE KIMBALL

    On Tuesday, July 30th, the Mount Pleasant city council convened with the public to discuss the upcoming election.

    There were no decisions or votes, but many residents took to the podium to express their opinions

    and concerns about the charter election in November.

    According to Attorney Lea Reams, voters can amend the charter as frequently as every two years.

    “The city last amended its charter in 2002,…