Stavrinakis Announces Run for Mayor

West Ashley state rep Leon Stavrinakis officially launched his campaign for Charleston’s Mayor on Monday, Feb. 2, pledging to be a “hands-on mayor,” focusing on the day-to-day concerns of city residents, like traffic, crime and our public schools.
“I was born here. I love this City and I know that Charleston works best when we all work together,” said Stavrinakis. “I have a vision of where to lead Charleston in the future, always making sure to keep our special city livable for all. My plan is practical and straightforward:  Fix our streets. Tackle traffic. Improve the schools. Keep people safe. Keep taxes low. And demand excellence in everything we do. Because that’s what the people of Charleston deserve.”
Stavrinakis was born and raised in West Ashley. He attended Orange Grove Elementary School and is a graduate of Middleton High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School o Law. He has served in the South Carolina legislature since 2007. Previously he served as chairman of Charleston County Council and as a local prosecutor.
Along with West Ashley commercial realtor John Tecklenburg, the Stavrinakis announcement is proving that West Ashley will play a major role in who willl be the next mayor. of Charleston.