Daniel Brownstein, Town Council

09/09/2026

Councilmember Daniel Brownstein kicked off the ensuing discussion by reporting that he along with Councilmember John Iacofano and Councilmember Mike Tinkey recently met with representatives from the YMCA of Coastal Carolina and YMCA of Greater Charleston.

While talks were preliminary in nature, the YMCA contingent felt that the property location would be ideal due to its surrounding senior facilities and overall neighborhood composition.

"The thought is that we've heard from folks who want a second senior center in the past; we've heard from folks who think that they need better aquatic facilities, and so this may be a way to achieve some of those objectives," offered Brownstein.

While the prospect of adding a YMCA on undeveloped town-owned property on Faison Road seemed like a popular idea at an Aug. 3 special council meeting, local lawmakers have opted to keep their options open.

09/08/2026

Our fire fighters are heroes every single day! Take a look at the rescue of Pumpkin, who was rescued from a Park West storm drain.

09/03/2026

RIFLE RANGE ROAD RESURFACING ... FINALLY!

It's one of the most common questions and complaints that I receive: Rifle Range Road is in desperate need of resurfacing. I have some good news to report.

SCDOT intends to resurface two sections of Rifle Range Road over the next two years.

Summer 2027: Rifle Range in between Appling Drive/Kinglet Street and the IOP Connector

2028: Rifle Range from Ben Sawyer to Appling Drive/Kinglet Street.

No word yet on any paving from the IOP Connector to Porcher's Bluff.

09/01/2026

As the council member who recommended a deep look into how the town's zoning handles data centers, Daniel Brownstein addressed the commitee during its Aug. 31 meeting. He argued that any new data center should be subject to public process versus the current scenario where certain zoning types allow for these structures to be built sans public vote by council or town body.

While data centers are becoming increasingly vital structures that fuel our digital needs, many Mount Pleasant residents are opposed to their growth based on massive consumption of water and energy, as well as elevated sound and air pollution.

08/28/2026

“After seeing some of the issues with data centers popping up in South Carolina, it really just started as an honest or simple question to the planning department of ‘Could a data center open in Mount Pleasant?’ And I was a bit surprised by the answer to that,” Councilman Daniel Brownstein said.

Mount Pleasant’s Planning Committee will discuss possible limits on future data center developments on Aug. 31.

08/27/2026

Public input session tonight for a new multi-use path along the Isle of Palms Connector. The 10-foot wide concrete path will run on the north side of the connector from Sweetgrass Basket to Rifle Range Road. The meeting is from 5:30-7:30 at Mount Pleasant Waterworks.

The Town of Mount Pleasant is seeking public input on a proposed trail extension that would connect the neighboring roads to the multi-use paths along the Isle of Palms Connector.

08/26/2026

Back by popular demand … Tiny Lawn Concerts. See you there!

🎶 Tiny Lawn Music Series returns Friday, September 18! 🌳 Join us at The Darby Building for a free evening of live music featuring Southbound 17 from 6–8pm.

🍔 Food trucks on site
📍 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant

🪑 Bring a chair, grab a bite, and enjoy a laid-back night of music on the lawn! 🩴

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08/24/2026

CAROLINA PARK RESIDENT QUESTIONS

I’ve received some questions from residents of Carolina Park, where a lot of different things are currently in motion.

There was recently lot clearing (blue area of the first photo) on the same side of Carolina Park Blvd as Wando and the Library but across the traffic circle. That is for a daycare.

The large cleared property across from the library is Cape Landing, a mixture of as-to-be determined retail, restaurants and offices. I have heard some rumors about a great restaurant group interested in moving there.

The red portion, in between Cape Landing and the Jeep dealership, is in flux. Not sure what is going in there yet.

I wish I could be more definitive with specifics with you, but as a quick reminder, Carolina Park was created through a development agreement from decades ago that gives the town very little oversight.

08/20/2026

MOUNT PLEASANT BUSINESS NEWS

- The long-vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond at Towne Centre is set to be filled with Crate & Barrel and LL Bean. These will be the first two South Carolina stores for either brand.

- Culver’s is proposing to open on SC 41 near Planters Pointe. Previously, Come Back Shack had intended to go there.

08/19/2026

Seeking to avoid something like this ever happening in Mount Pleasant with stronger safeguards put in place for data centers. Currently in Mount Pleasant, they could open with little to no public scrutiny.