Main Street program on probation; city seeks manager while staff keeps the program operational

Aug 18, 2026

City Manager Vine and Assistant City Manager Candace Webster told council the Main Street program is on probation because the city has been without a main street manager since February; staff said the city has budgeted the position and is actively recruiting while ACM Webster has handled compliance tasks.

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City Manager Vine reported the statewide Main Street program placed Mount Pleasant on probation after the city lacked a main street manager since February. Vine credited Assistant City Manager Candace Webster with keeping the program functional and completing required paperwork; staff said the state coordinator praised Webster’s efforts and the program’s probationary status should be lifted once a suitable manager is hired and onboarded.

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