At the December 8, 2025, Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting, Commissioner Elizabeth Busch announced she will resign, effective December 31, 2025. This creates one open seat on the City Commission.
Due to election rules and timelines, the City Commission will appoint an individual to fill this seat temporarily. The appointment will last from the date of appointment until the election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
How to apply for the appointment:
- Applications for the appointed position are being accepted now through Monday, December 22, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
- The Appointments Committee will review applications and recommend a candidate to the full City Commission at the January 12, 2026 meeting.
- Application information is available at the City Manager’s Office, 320 W. Broadway Street, or online at www.mt-pleasant.org/boardapplication.
Running for the seat in the August 2026 election:
- Nominating petitions for the full term (August 4, 2026 – December 31, 2028) are available at City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, Monday -Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Petitions must have 50 – 80 certified signatures and be filed with the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
The election to fill the seat for the full term will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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