ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011 ELECT
CHRIS NICKELS
MOUNT PLEASANT TOWN COUNCIL
Over the years, I have served as a volunteer on numerous citizen committees appointed by our Mayor and Town Council. I am a small business owner and appreciate managing a lean budget and working with others to build consensus. These are difficult economic times for all municipalities. We must look for new ideas and funding sources to protect the financial health of Mount Pleasant. I make no apologies for being a fiscal conservative. As such, I intend to protect the financial health of the Town while continuing to provide first class services. This will be hard in today’s economic climate, but it is possible. We must carefully work with our Town Administrator, budgeting personnel and department heads to make certain we have the most efficient systems possible while providing essential services. A degree in Finance, a background in Economics, and a career in Law (together with over 20 years helping people and businesses overcome their obstacles) makes me particularly qualified to deal with our challenges. I know how the Town and its Council functions, so I will hit the ground running.
PLATFORM:
√ ENCOURAGE & PROMOTE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
√ MANAGE THE TOWN BUDGET IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER
√ PROMOTE OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT
√ MAINTAIN QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CITIZENS
EXPERIENCE:
–Appointed by Harry Hallman to the Mount Pleasant Comprehensive Plan Committee
–Confirmed by Council to serve on the Town of Mount Pleasant Board of Zoning Appeals
–Graduate of Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce “Leadership Charleston” a year-long program to prepare citizens for public service
–Member Blue Ribbon Committee for School Accountability
If you see me around the area, please tell me your thoughts and ideas about how you think we can make Mount Pleasant an even better place for all of us. Also, do not hesitate to drop me an email at cnickels@gmail.com.
Thanks again for stopping by. Please vote on November 8, 2011.
Chris Nickels
136 Cooper River Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-224-2406 (cell)