District 5 Council Member· 2023–2026 — current-term start 2023-01-01 (first-office year not sourced); S.C. Code §4-9-610 (4-yr terms, seated Jan 1). Resigned effective immediately, letter submitted Sat 2026-08-22 (Fox Carolina, 2026-08-22); county site lists D5 as vacant (Retired)
Bob Walker
Spartanburg County
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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.
Front Setback and Bufferyard Variances for Chavez Property
Property value adjustments may occur based on the subdivision outcome.
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Adoption
Involves over $161 million in dedicated transportation sales tax collections and active project allocations.
election
The winner will help decide how your tax dollars are spent on local projects and county services.
election results
Your local tax dollars and municipal budgets will be managed by these newly elected officials.
Animal Services and Trap-Neuter-Return Program
Operational funding for animal services is under review within the FY 2027 budget.
stadium development
It's a big investment in downtown, but it should bring in more cash from visitors eating, drinking, and shopping locally.
public construction
While the exact price tag wasn't highlighted, a massive joint building project like this definitely uses a significant chunk of taxpayer dollars.
council appointment
No specific cost or budget impact was disclosed, but the acting administrator and temporary roles could shape spending decisions and administrative priorities in the short term.
Variance Request for 107 Yellow Lane Lot Frontage
Residential Setback Variances for Cowpens Corner Lot
Enables residential development, increasing property value and local tax base.
Funding for Power Up Small Business Program and Chapman Cultural Center
Redirects a portion of fee-in-lieu-of-tax revenues to recurring community programs.
government complex development
This massive $80 million project is a heavy lift that will shape local taxpayer investments for years to come.
Copper Line Townes Preliminary Plat
Cotton Owens Drive Flex Development Site Plan
Unpermitted Signage Notice of Violation Appeal
The appellant faces sign permit application and annual fees if he chooses to bring the property into compliance.
government closures
Short-term closures might slow down local business and government processing, but it's a minor blip compared to storm damage.
election town hall
How these candidates handle tech and data center growth will directly impact local infrastructure costs and potentially your property taxes.
cybersecurity incident
While exact costs haven't been shared yet, cleaning up cyber incidents usually ends up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
cybersecurity breach
Dealing with the ransomware fallout and fixing the tech could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny in emergency IT repairs and potential downtime.
Decisions during term (45)
Recorded while Walker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.