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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Spartanburg County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Woodruff-Roebuck Water District bonds and service area
The water district would be authorized to enlarge its service area and issue up to $20 million in general obligation bonds to fund water infrastructure.
Automatic License Plate Reader restrictions
An ordinance would limit who can use automatic license plate readers and how the data they collect can be used, with penalties for violations — a privacy-versus-policing question.
Wrecker service and towing rule overhaul
Chapter 82 would be amended to revise the Sheriff's Office wrecker rotation list, wrecker operating requirements, and rules for nonconsensual towing from private property.
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.
Roadside parking ban in unincorporated areas
First reading passed of an ordinance banning parking, stopping and standing along certain county roads — a safety measure that will affect drivers and residents along the designated roads once finalized.
Police Chief Appointment
Spartanburg has a new police chief: Art Littlejohn was just sworn in. If you care about public safety and how the department runs, he’s now the person to watch.
Setback Variance Request at 1401 Asheville Highway
Gustavo Martinez and Elda Cruz are requesting a 28-foot variance to reduce the front setback from 50 feet to 22 feet at 751 New Cut Road in Una.