Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2020

42 www.ReadMPM.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com feature COUNCILMAN JAKE RAMBO “You can’t expect to be the fastest growing town east of the Mississippi and not expect unintended consequencess…” Jake Rambo was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, leaving only to earn a bachelor’s degree in education at the University of South Carolina. He’s seen a population explosion and a multitude of changes, and now he has the opportunity to play a major role in determining the future of the place he has called home for 32 years. Rambo, a former teacher and principal in the Charleston County School District and now one of four brand-new members of the Mount Pleasant Town Council, has seen the town morph from a sleepy bedroom community into one of the nation’s fastest-growing municipalities. “Some of the ways Mount Pleasant is different are good, but a lot of them are not so good. I have a desire to preserve the sense of community and the environment I grew up in,” he said, explaining why he sought a seat on the Council. Jake Rambo. As a pet rescuer and owner myself, I understand the needs of families who have four-legged family members. Here are two of my current rescues – sweet little Baby Girl and my boy, Mack. I’d love to help you find a home that fits all of your family’s needs – four- legged and two-legged members! Pets fill your home with love...and I’m all “four” it! SUZIE SMITH 843.475.0511 OldVillageMountPleasant.com info@OldVillageMountPleasant.com As Seen on Lowcountry Live, Suzie Smith! P E T - F R I E N D L Y A G E N T PET-FRIENDLY AGENT ® Best Real Estate Company!