Council Chairman· 2023-2026
A. Manning Lynch
Spartanburg County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 31:29
- Avg per meeting
- 10:30
- Segments
- 746
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Development Moratorium
Not specified in the agenda, but development agreements typically lock in terms affecting infrastructure and tax treatment for years.
Development Agreements for Numara, LLC and Valara Holdings, LLC
Fee agreements give companies reduced tax payments instead of full property taxes — a trade-off for attracting jobs and investment.
Sheriff's Office Grant Applications and Law Enforcement Resources
Brings external grant funding of over $75,000 into county safety operations without requiring local matching funds.
Front Setback and Bufferyard Variances for Chavez Property
Property value adjustments may occur based on the subdivision outcome.
Joint industrial park agreements with Cherokee and Union counties
These agreements govern how tax revenue from park properties is shared between counties.
Industrial Development Appeal at 430 Jones Road
The project represents a $28 million capital investment and anticipated tax revenue, alongside 50 full-time jobs.
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Adoption
Involves over $161 million in dedicated transportation sales tax collections and active project allocations.
election
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Valara Data Center Air Emissions and Public Health
Property values and health-related economic burdens for nearby residents could be affected by industrial emissions.
Setback Variance Request at 1401 Asheville Highway
Zoning permit extensions
Automatic License Plate Reader restrictions
Wrecker service and towing rule overhaul
Towing fees and requirements could change for wrecker operators and drivers whose vehicles are towed.
Woodruff-Roebuck Water District bonds and service area
Up to $20 million in general obligation bonds backed by the district's ratepayers.
2910 E. Main Street developments
election results
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Roadside parking ban in unincorporated areas
Animal Services and Trap-Neuter-Return Program
Operational funding for animal services is under review within the FY 2027 budget.
NorthMark Strategies Project Information
Financial details were not specified during this informational presentation.
stadium development
It's a big investment in downtown, but it should bring in more cash from visitors eating, drinking, and shopping locally.
Decisions during term (101)
Recorded while Lynch was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.