Goose Creek Puts Spotlight on Women
Originally published by the Post and Courier Gazette
This past March 8, in honor of International Women’s Day, the city of Goose Creek spotlighted the women on its city council.
Mayor Pro Tem Debra Green-Fletcher has served on the city council since 2014. “Debra’s Playground” at Central Creek Park was named in honor of her contributions to the city.
Councilwoman Gayla McSwain was elected to the city council in 2018 and re-elected in 2020. She is a U.S. Army veteran who is often seen attending events put on by our Cultural Arts Commission.
Councilwoman Hannah Cox was elected to the city council in 2020 and is a U.S. Navy Veteran. She is also featured in an episode of Your Week in the Creek.
Councilwoman Melissa Enos-Sims has served on the city council since 2020 and is also a U.S. Navy Veteran. Sims recently took on the position of Lowcountry Director of Outreach with S.C. Women Lead, a multipartisan organization that encourages women to become informed and engage in public issues.