Town of Mount Pleasant main line 843-884-8517. Police non-emergency 843-743-7200, trash 843-849-2022, Mount Pleasant Waterworks 843-884-9626.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Names and numbers come from the Town of Mount Pleasant’s staff directory, Town Council page, contact page and the police department’s important phone numbers.
Mount Pleasant is a town, and its government works from the Municipal Complex at 100 Ann Edwards Lane. The main line, 843-884-8517, reaches every department. The town also runs a virtual assistant, Sawyer, at 877-309-8667, around the clock.
Who to call
- Emergency: 911
- Town of Mount Pleasant main line: 843-884-8517
- Police non-emergency dispatch (24/7): 843-743-7200
- Trash, yard debris and bulk pickup (Public Services): 843-849-2022
- Water and sewer (Mount Pleasant Waterworks): 843-884-9626
- Code enforcement (Neighborhood Livability): 843-884-1229
Mayor and Town Council
Mount Pleasant has a council form of government. Town Council is the mayor and eight council members, all elected at large, so there are no council districts: every member represents the whole town, according to the Town Council page. Council adopts ordinances, sets taxes and fees and approves the budget.
| Office | Name | Phone listed by the town |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Will Haynie | 843-884-8517 |
| Council member | Daniel Brownstein | 843-209-5607 |
| Council member | Howard R. Chapman | 843-209-0399 |
| Council member | Alex Crosby | through the clerk, 843-884-8517 |
| Council member | Laura Hyatt | 843-315-4294 |
| Council member | John Iacofano | 843-806-6564 |
| Council member | Jake Rambo | 843-494-8261 |
| Council member | Mike Tinkey | 843-709-4220 |
| Council member | Kathryn Whitaker | through the clerk, 843-884-8517 |
Each member has an email link on the town’s staff directory.
Meetings. Regular Town Council meetings in 2026 have been held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex; the most recent was Tuesday, Oct. 13. Council’s committees usually meet together on a Monday earlier in the month. Agendas and minutes are on the town’s Agenda Center, and our public notices guide lists the boards that hold hearings.
Town administration
- Town Administrator Eric DeMoura runs day-to-day operations: nine departments, 936 employees and a $178 million annual budget, the town says. 843-884-8517.
- Clerk of Council Christine Barrett keeps the Code of Ordinances, records council minutes, posts meeting notices and handles board and commission vacancies. 843-884-8517, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., per the clerk’s page.
Departments
| Department | What it handles | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Police Department records | Reports and records | 843-884-4176 |
| Fire Department | Non-emergency business | 843-884-0623 |
| Public Services | Trash, recycling, yard debris, bulk items | 843-849-2022 |
| Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods | Zoning, short-term rentals, code enforcement | 843-884-1229 |
| Building Inspections | Building permits and inspections | 843-884-5184 |
| Engineering and Development Services | Stormwater, site work | 843-856-3080 |
| Business License Division | New and renewed business licenses | 843-849-2786 |
| Finance and Corporate Services | Town finance | 843-856-3040 |
| Municipal Court | Municipal court cases | 843-884-6796 |
| Recreation Department | Programs, parks and facilities | 843-884-8517 |
| Senior Center | Programs for older adults | 843-856-2166 |
Police and animal control
The Mount Pleasant Police Department answers non-emergency calls through dispatch at 843-743-7200, 24 hours a day. The department’s animal control officers work 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, with one on call at all hours; reach them through the same number.
Code enforcement
Overgrown lots, abandoned vehicles, illegal signs and short-term rental complaints go to the Neighborhood Livability Division in Planning, 843-884-1229 or livability@tompsc.com. Complaints can also be filed online through the town’s OPAL system, linked from the code enforcement page. Trash cans left at the curb are a Public Services matter: 843-849-2022.
Utilities
The town does not run the water or power systems.
- Water and sewer: Mount Pleasant Waterworks, 1619 Rifle Range Road, 843-884-9626, customerservice@mpwonline.com. The lobby is open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays, according to Mount Pleasant Waterworks.
- Power and gas: see our power outages guide.
- Trash and recycling: see our trash and recycling guide.
What this means for you
- Keep 843-743-7200 for anything police-related that is not an emergency.
- Council members are elected townwide, so you can contact any of them.
- Water bills and leaks go to Mount Pleasant Waterworks, not the town.
Related guides: voting in Charleston County, building permits and zoning and moving to Mount Pleasant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main phone number for the Town of Mount Pleasant?
843-884-8517, the main line at the Municipal Complex, 100 Ann Edwards Lane. The town also runs a 24/7 virtual assistant called Sawyer at 877-309-8667.
What is the Mount Pleasant police non-emergency number?
843-743-7200, the 24/7 non-emergency dispatch line. For records, call the Mount Pleasant Police Records Bureau at 843-884-4176. In an emergency, call 911.
Who is on Mount Pleasant Town Council?
Mayor Will Haynie and eight council members elected at large: Daniel Brownstein, Howard Chapman, Alex Crosby, Laura Hyatt, John Iacofano, Jake Rambo, Mike Tinkey and Kathryn Whitaker.
When does Mount Pleasant Town Council meet?
Regular meetings in 2026 have been on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex, 100 Ann Edwards Lane.
Who do I call about animal control in Mount Pleasant?
Call the Police Department at 843-743-7200. An animal control officer is on duty 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and one is on call around the clock.
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