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Lowcountry Mayors discuss COVID-19 recovery, business and economic growth moving forward

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry Mayors discussed COVID-19 recovery efforts while addressing plans for economic and business growth on Thursday at the Charleston Business Journal’s annual Business Expo. Mayors from Summerville, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, North Charleston and the City of Charleston all participated in the round table discussion.

The mayors say navigating the past year was a challenge but recovery has been fast individually and as a group. Some focus for the leaders remains on recovery while also addressing things such as housing, workforce stability and regional development.

During the more than hour roundtable, City of Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie, Summerville Mayor Ricky Waring and Goose Creek Mayor Greg Habib discussed the various challenges and plans moving forward.

“No it has been a challenging time,”…

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