Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2020

41 www.ReadMPM.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com feature infrastructure can catch up.” That, along with a focus on economic development, are the keys to maintaining Mount Pleasant’s quality of life. “Those two things help with livability and the viability of the town. Mount Pleasant must remain financially strong,” she stated. To Hyatt, economic development does not mean building more homes and apartments. Instead, she would like to see Mount Pleasant attract companies that can offer local residents high- paying jobs without taxing the town’s infrastructure. She said Mount Pleasant should target businesses in the medical and information technology arenas, along with those looking for a place to establish their corporate headquarters. Hyatt is anxious to get to work on Mount Pleasant’s Comprehensive Plan, which was supposed to be completed by the end of 2019. “That’s not going to happen, but we want to get it right,” she said. “The Comprehensive Plan was a major driver for me. I wanted to be part of the decision. It’s important for the direction the town takes in the next decade.” Hyatt said the Comprehensive Plan needs to be revised, pointing out that she wants to redefine the concept of high-density hubs, “which are too large and too tall.” She hopes the Council will wrap up its work on the plan sometime this spring. Though she has never run for office before, Hyatt has remained involved in her community, occasionally speaking at Council meetings, mostly about issues related to zoning. “I’ve always been engaged and stayed informed about things going on around town,” she said. One of four brand-new Mount Pleasant Council members, Hyatt said she hasn’t yet decided whether she’ll seek re-election when her term is up in four years. “I have to see how it goes,” she commented. “If I’m an asset to the town, I would consider it. I love living here, and I love the town and the people who live here.” “Some turnover is good,” she added. “The people have spoken. That’s who we represent. We don’t represent ourselves.” Laura Hyatt. 1059 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843.884.6002 Mon-Thurs 8-5 cynthiagarnerdentistry.com From preventative hygiene services and gentle restorative procedures to the latest in cosmetic dentistry, trust in 24 years of experience. • Bonding • Cosmetic Contouring • Crowns and Bridges • Cosmetic Fillings • Implants • Veneers • Zoom Whitening • Sealants • Extractions • Scaling and Root Planing • Dentures • Cosmetic Dentistry • Jaw/TMJ • Oral health screenings Cynthia Garner, DDS Happy NewYear! 2020