E-mail: klovette@cityofgoosecreek.com
Office Phone: 843-797-6220 x 113
Address: PO Drawer 1768, Goose Creek, SC 29445

Born as Marguerite Hood in Chattanooga, TN, Marguerite married Navy Petty Officer Third Class, D.C. Brown in 1945. As part of the military life, the Browns lived throughout the United States until 1966 when Master Chief Brown retired from the Navy.

Looking to find a permanent home after their retirement, the Browns contemplated moving to Florida. Their plans took a detour while visiting friends in Goose Creek.

The Browns preferred the Charleston area to Florida and made their new home in the Goose Creek neighborhood, Camelot Village where they have remained since 1967. Although the Browns enjoyed their new City, Ms. Brown recognized the need for changes in the City's government. After serving on the Board of Health, Ms. Brown ran for Goose Creek City Council in 1975. For the past 30 years, Councilmember Brown has maintained one simple objective: staying current with the needs of the people.

"I have been an active part of steering Goose Creek's growth from less than 5,000 people to near 33,000 citizens," said Councilwoman Brown. "We have grown from a crossroads town to a well-respected city."

Today, Councilmember Brown is concerned with zoning, orderly annexation, developing building restrictions and responsible growth. She also wants to ensure that the citizens of Goose Creek have all necessary services available to them. This includes investigating alternative sanitation strategies, building a new recreation center, providing safe walking areas through the hiker/biker trail system, the beautification of highways and maintaining green space.

"I can hardly visualize what may happen in five years," said Ms. Brown. "I just know I will strive to keep Goose Creek a place people can be proud of."

After being married over 61 years, D.C. and Marguerite Brown have raised two daughters (Jean King and Janet Lucas) and a son (Eddie). When not busy with City business, Ms. Brown helps look after their great-grandson in Goose Creek. The Browns also have two great-granddaughters in North Carolina.