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 (6)(Governance)
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.
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.
election town hall
How these candidates handle tech and data center growth will directly impact local infrastructure costs and potentially your property taxes.
elected official resignation
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for holding unexpected special elections to fill these newly emptied seats.
official misconduct
While no direct costs are mentioned yet, scandals like this often lead to pricey legal battles and special elections paid for by local taxpayers.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Walker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Governance.