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** 🚨 Action Alert – Mount Pleasant Town Council to Vote on Laurel Hill Parkway Resolution July 8, 2025
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https://smartgrowth41.org/On Monday, June 30th, the Town of Mount Pleasant Transportation Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to advance a resolution that formally expresses the Town’s disapproval of the Laurel Hill Parkway portion of the Highway 41 project. Thank you to Councilmembers Daniel Brownstein and John Iacofano for advancing this resolution and to the Transportation Committee members for voting in favor of this resolution. This is a critical milestone that shows our voices are being heard. The resolution will now go before the full Mount Pleasant Town Council for a final vote on: Tuesday, July 8^th at 6:00 PM and we encourage you to attend this town council meeting to show your support.
Why This Matters
Building the Laurel Hill Parkway would cut through Laurel Hill County Park, destroy historic and natural resources, and negatively impact surrounding neighborhoods. It is an unnecessary and harmful segment of the Highway 41 expansion that fails to solve the corridor’s long-term traffic challenges in a sustainable way.
Additionally, Charleston County has already begun the process of acquiring right-of-way (ROW) to build the Parkway, including land currently owned by the Town of Mount Pleasant. By withholding municipal consent to sell or transfer this land, the Town could delay construction significantly – or even prevent the County from building the Laurel Hill Parkway altogether.
Finally, passing this resolution could directly influence the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES) as it decides whether to issue the necessary state permits for the project. If DES denies its permit, the Army Corps of Engineers is very unlikely to approve theirs – effectively stopping this road from moving forward.
How You Can Help
✅ 1. Attend the Town Council Meeting
Your presence shows the Council that community opposition remains strong.
🗓 Tuesday, July 8th at 6:00 PM
📍 Mount Pleasant Town Hall, 100 Ann Edwards Ln
👉 Consider speaking in support of the resolution during public comment.
⚠️ Arrive early to sign up to speak – speaker sign-up typically closes before the meeting begins.
✅ 2. Email Town Council (if you haven’t yet)
Urge them to vote YES on the resolution opposing the Laurel Hill Parkway.
📧 councilclk@tompsc.com (mailto:councilclk@tompsc.com)
This is a pivotal moment. Every email, every comment, and every person in the room makes a difference. Let’s ensure the Town of Mount Pleasant takes a strong stand against this harmful and unnecessary project.
Thank you for your continued dedication to protecting our community and advancing smarter solutions for Highway 41.
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