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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Spartanburg County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Joint industrial park agreements with Cherokee and Union counties
A slate of ordinances would create, amend, or dissolve joint industrial park agreements with Cherokee and Union counties — adding and removing Spartanburg property from shared parks used for economic development deals.
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Adoption
County officials reviewed ongoing transportation improvements, noting over $161 million collected in revenue and significant progress on subdivision reclamation, intersection upgrades, and downtown capital projects.
Funding for Power Up Small Business Program and Chapman Cultural Center
Council debated a funding amendment to redirect fee-in-lieu-of-tax revenues to keep the Power Up small business initiative running and support the Chapman Cultural Center after federal pandemic funds expire.