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1st annual Mount Pleasant Police & Firefighters Ball raises money for three local charities
Monday, February 14, 2022
The goal of the ball, which was co-chaired by Kathy Landing, was to honor police and firefighters, and also to raise funds for organizations that support the efforts of first responders. Ticket sales and sponsors not only covered the full cost of the ball, but also raised nearly $3,000 for each of several non-profit organizations: Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team; the Tri-County Fraternal Order of Police Distressed Officers Fund; and Turn90 (also known as the Turning Leaf Project).
-Excerpt from an article in the Moultrie News
Mount Pleasant announces art contest, other Earth Day initiatives
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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The Town of Mount Pleasant celebrated Earth Day by unveiling several earth conscious initiatives to bring the community together for a good cause.
Councilmember Kathy Landing, who is the economic development committee chair, said that as Mount Pleasant grows, community members can take steps to maintain Mount Pleasant’s “small, hometown feel.”
- Excerpt from an article in The Post & Courier
Mount Pleasant launches initiative to plant 95,000 trees by SC Arbor Day in December
Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Councilwoman Kathy Landing has a plan for clearing the air of excess carbon and reducing the town’s drainage and flooding issues.
Through an initiative announced on Earth Day, Landing wants to encourage each of the town’s 95,000 residents to plant a tree during the seven months between national Arbor Day on April 30 and South Carolina’s Arbor Day on Dec. 3.
What do Mary Jackson, the OCC and Opportunity Zones have in common?
Sunday, August 30, 2020
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An Op-Ed by Kathy Landing
"What better way to heal the wounds caused by the past than to honor those who were overlooked or under appreciated?
At the same time, we can take real action now to solve the problems facing people in society today who have struggled with generational poverty and lack of opportunity."
- Excerpt from an article in The Post & Courier
When it Comes to Mount Pleasant Policy, Actions Speak Much Louder than Words
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
In this article, Kathy Landing addresses three of the most pressing issues currently facing our historic settlement communities, along with possible solutions.
"There are a number of ways we as members of Mount Pleasant Town Council can step up to the plate on issues affecting the health and well-being of the residents who live within the boundaries of our community, whether incorporated or not."
- Excerpt from an article in The Moultrie News
Landing Helps Promote Affordable Workforce Housing
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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"For those 42 families (who buy the proposed condos) it means the world," said Councilwoman Kathy Landing.
- Excerpt from an article in The Post and Courier on Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Landing Fights to Bring High-Paying Jobs to Lowcountry Via Technology Campus
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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"Finally we have a project that I think the owners of the land and the developers are excited about,” Landing said. “There’s a lot of good things that can come from this.”
- Excerpt from an article in The Post and Courier on Wednesday, January 8, 2020