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Dear Supporters,
We have great news to share — and a critical opportunity to keep the momentum going in our fight against the Laurel Hill Parkway.
Last week, the Mount Pleasant Town Council voted overwhelmingly to pass a resolution formally opposing the Laurel Hill Parkway and made it clear that the Town stands united in its opposition to this unnecessary and harmful road. We are incredibly grateful to the Council for taking this strong stand, and to the many Smart Growth 41 supporters who filled the room, spoke during public comment, and helped deliver this powerful message.
Your voices are making a difference — and now, Charleston County Council is taking notice.
County Council to Consider Foregoing the Parkway — But They’re Not Ready to Act Yet
At its next Finance Committee meeting this Thursday, July 17, County Council will discuss the possibility of removing the Laurel Hill Parkway from the Highway 41 project.
However, this is currently only listed as a “discussion item” — which means Councilmembers won’t take immediate action. Instead, they could delay a vote for another 60 days, during which time momentum to stop the Laurel Hill Parkway could be lost.
That’s why we’re joining Councilmember Larry Kobrovsky on calling on the rest of County Council to make this an “action item” and vote now to remove the Parkway from the Highway 41 design.
How You Can Help
âś… 1. Email County Council Today
Tell Councilmembers that delaying this decision isn’t acceptable — and urge them to act now to remove the Laurel Hill Parkway from the project.
📧 Public-Comments@charlestoncounty.org
Suggested message:
“Thank you for taking time to consider alternatives to the Laurel Hill Parkway, but there is no longer any reason to delay this decision by making it a discussion item. Many members of the community have been speaking out against this road for years and I urge you to take immediate action and formally vote to remove the Parkway from the Highway 41 project.” (mailto:Public-Comments@charlestoncounty.org?subject=%22No%22%20to%20Laurel%20Hill%20Parkway&body=Thank%20you%20for%20taking%20time%20to%20consider%20alternatives%20to%20the%20Laurel%20Hill%20Parkway%2C%20but%20there%20is%20no%20longer%20any%20reason%20to%20delay%20this%20decision%20by%20making%20it%20a%20discussion%20item.%20Many%20members%20of%20the%20community%20have%20been%20speaking%20out%20against%20this%20road%20for%20years%20and%20I%20urge%20you%20to%20take%20immediate%20action%20and%20formally%20vote%20to%20remove%20the%20Parkway%20from%20the%20Highway%2041%20project.)
âś… 2. Attend the Finance Committee Meeting
Even though public comment is not allowed at the finance committee meeting, your presence matters. A strong turnout could help tip the balance and push County Council toward immediate action.
đź—“ Thursday, July 17
⏰ 5:00 PM
đź“Ť Charleston County Council Offices
4045 Bridge View Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405
Look for our Smart Growth 41 volunteers outside — we’ll be handing out stickers again to show unified support.
This Is Our Moment — Let’s Not Lose Momentum
The Town of Mount Pleasant took a clear stand. Residents are engaged and there is a real opportunity to change the course of this project.
But it won’t happen if County Council delays. Let’s make sure they hear loud and clear: we need action — not just more discussion.
Thank you for staying in the fight.
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