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 (4)(Development)
stadium development
It's a big investment in downtown, but it should bring in more cash from visitors eating, drinking, and shopping locally.
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
downtown development
Taxpayers will foot the bill for the relocation project, though the exact cost hasn't been plastered everywhere yet.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Walker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.