Councilmember Tonya Gantt was elected to the Town Council in 2021. Tonya received a Doctorate in Pharmacy from UNC - Chapel Hill and is currently employed by Professional Pharmacy. Tonya's professional interests focus on completing continuing education hours annually related to the field of pharmacy, is currently a student at REKI (Real Estate Knowledge Institute), and co-owner (with husband) and operator of multiple beach vacation rentals properties in Myrtle Beach, S.C.  In addition, Tonya serves as co-owner and operatorof T&J Beach Rental Properties, LLC, Gantt's Vacation Rental Properties, LLC, and T&J Carolina Rental Properties, LLC.   

Tonya is married to Jonathan Gantt and they have one son, Conner Gantt.  

Tonya's current term on the Town Council expires in 2023.