A few nights ago, I attended another public meeting to discuss the Town of Mt. Pleasant’s Comprehensive Plan.   The plan is still in an early stage, the ideal time for those of us who choose to be an active part of our city to become involved.

I’ve joined a citizen’s committee formed to provide ongoing direct input to the city and the consultant. Mt Pleasant is better off with all of us contributing and focused on its future.

Among the conditions presented and discussed was that growth in Mt. Pleasant has been significant over the last decade but is slowing, while traffic and congestion are increasing.

This was the first of many such meetings that will take place before the plan is finalized in July of 2009. The planning team includes staff from the Town of Mt Pleasant Planning and Development Department and an Atlanta based consulting firm named EDAW.  www.edaw.com

I encourage you to attend these meetings whenever possible.   The option is to  put all input and decisions into the hands of others.

At the meeting, the concept of “sustainability” was introduced as a foundation for future growth in Mt Pleasant.  Sustainability means “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of  future generations to meet their own needs”.  We all have the responsibility to preserve and protect our beautiful area for our children and grandchildren.

Going forward, other important government responsibilities addressed were:

* Insure fiscal soundness
* Serve the entire community
* Guarantee environmental protection

You can make a difference.   Important decisions are being made and your insight, experience and interests are needed.