In Spartanburg, city and county governments are integral parts of our dynamic forward-thinking community, and elected officials are eager to accept the challenges of helping this area achieve excellence.

     Spartanburg County is governed by a seven-member council with six single member districts and a Chairman, the Honorable Jeff Horton, elected at large. The council determines policies and direction while an appointed County Administrator directs day-to-day activities. The County is focused on maximizing the opportunities available to Spartanburg County citizens and businesses. Current priorities include enhancing quality-of-life amenities such as improved parks and recreation facilities, planning for efficient transportation and other necessary infrastructure and maintaining policies designed to help our local economy thrive.

     The City of Spartanburg is the county’s largest municipality and often works hand-in-hand with the county on various projects. The City has operated under the Council/Manager form of government since 1946. There is a mayor and six council members who serve four-year staggered terms. The mayor is elected at large and the council members represent single member districts. Council appoints the City Manager, who runs the day-to-day operations of the City. The Honorable William Barnet, III currently serves as Spartanburg’s mayor.

     Spartanburg County is growing at an incredible pace. According to the 2000 census figures, the population stood at 253,791. Within Spartanburg County, there are 12 municipalities. They include:

Campobello (population 449)

Central Pacolet (population 267)

Chesnee (population 1,003)

Cowpens (population 2,279)

Duncan (population 2,870)

Greer (population 16,843 – located in both Greenville and Spartanburg counties, this is the total for both)

Inman (population 1,884)

Landrum (population 2,472)

Lyman (population 659)

Pacolet (population 2,690)

Reidville (population 478)

Spartanburg (population 39,673)

Wellford (population 2,030) 

    Along with the success in Spartanburg County, are challenges, and our leaders are aware of these. But more importantly, they realize that with this incredible growth the area is experiencing, this is one of those periods when old solutions may no longer work, and the day has come to search for new ones.

     Spartanburg is very fortunate to have the renewed sense of partnership and cooperation in place that will continue making it one of the best and most admired communities in the region.

INFORMATIONAL BOX 

LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor William Barnet, III
City Council

Honorable Linda Dogan - Mayor Pro Tem
Honorable Bob Allen
Honorable Lewis Mills
Honorable Renee Cariveau
Honorable Robert Reeder
Honorable Joe Spigner
County Council

Honorable Jeff Horton - Chairman
Honorable David Britt
Honorable Frank E. Nutt
Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart
Honorable Ken Huckaby
Honorable Rock Adams