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Mayoral Minutes...Summer in Fountain Inn

September 10, 2024 - This month I wanted to take a quick look back at an extremely full summer in Fountain Inn, because it was quite the season for us. ●...

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Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

September 10, 2024 - I am excited to announce the 2024 Fountain Inn Civics Academy, a special class designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of our city government and the services we offer to our residents. This experience is tailored to those who are eager to gain a comprehensive understanding of how our...

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Simpsonville City Council Report By Tim Pinkerton, Councilman Ward 5

September 10, 2024 - In July and August, the Simpsonville City Council was active with new business to be reviewed, discussed, and voted on. The August 13th Business Meeting included the following. 2nd Reading of O-2024-03 Stormwater Development Standards Ordinance This ordinance amended Article 10 of...

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Political thinking from City Hall to President Biden and Beyond

September 10, 2024 - “I am not a politician,” insists the newly-elected City Councilman.   If it Looks Like a Duck . . . To get elected to an office requires registering to have your name placed on the ball...

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Column: Inn the Know... from the Desk of Shawn Bell

August 9, 2024 - I am thrilled to share the wonderful news that our city has been honored with the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2024 Achievement Award for the transformative renovation of Sanctified Hill Park. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our community’s dedication, coll...

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Mayoral Minutes...Impact Fees 101

August 9, 2024 - Impact Fees. We’ve heard about them from nearly every city, every county, and every citizen. In fact, in Fountain Inn, it was raised by our citizens during our Comprehensive Plan input sessions and surveys so much that it was one of the top ten recommendations for the City. It’s a rec...

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Simpsonville City Council overturns Planning Commission recommendation

August 9, 2024 - Very recently the Council adopted an ordinance proposed by Ward 1 Councilman Chad O’rear that would change the number of votes needed for council to override a recommendation of the Planning Commission from five to four votes. O’rear explained, “The change was proposed for sever...

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Column: Inn the Know

July 11, 2024 - I am excited to announce the commencement of our next zoning initiative: the update of our Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations nicknamed INN The Zone. This project is pivotal in bringing to life the vision you laid out in our recently adopted INNvision Comprehensive Plan....

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Mayoral Minutes

July 11, 2024 - I have had this one particular poster hanging prominently in my house for quite a few years now. It is an original "war bonds" poster, printed in 1943, featuring artwork by Norman Rockwell...

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