Wanda Cheeks

The meeting included discussions about a system to refer non-city residents with neighborhood issues to the correct local government and clarifications on public comment procedures, including deadlines for form submission and speaker time limits. Council members provided updates, focusing heavily on community engagement, including the upcoming 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Week celebration activities such as the Mayor's breakfast, an art contest reception, Kindness Day, a Teen Takeover event, a unity walk, and a community celebration with a keynote speaker. Council members also discussed the Spartigo pilot program, the River Birch Trail incident, and the need for community support and safety awareness on trails. There were acknowledgments regarding a City Council member's surgery, condolences for the passing of Miss Jane Span, and gratitude towards Carolina Foothills Credit Union for their investment and plan to locate their corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, which was seen as an economic opportunity. The importance of police presence ("boots on the ground") as a crime deterrent was also highlighted.

This multi-volume plan addresses various elements crucial for comprehensive planning. It includes studies on population and economic conditions, vision, goals, and policies, alongside specific elements for economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, and land use. The document provides a detailed framework for understanding and guiding community development across multiple sectors.

The meeting included the swearing-in of a new city council member, Leslie Rogers, for district number two. Public comments addressed concerns about the demolition of the downtown clock and the need for sidewalks in Boiling Springs. There was also a discussion on improving communication with the city's multilingual communities. The council proclaimed November 22, 2025, as Top Ladies of Distinction Charter Day and appointed Christy Lindsay to the Design Review Board. An update was given on the Play Advocate Live Well on Trail System.

The meeting included discussions and recognition of the 2025 Citizens Academy graduates. Public comments addressed concerns about tenant harassment at Highland Crossing Apartments, and support and opposition for a hate crimes ordinance. Speakers shared personal stories and perspectives on community safety, diversity, and the importance of the proposed ordinance.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the approval of amendments for a previous city council meeting, public comments regarding the recycling schedule and affordable housing for students, and updates from the director of Spartanberry County Veterans Affairs. Additionally, there was a presentation on amending the city council calendar for 2025 and approving the 2026 calendar, a board and commission appointment for the public safety board, and an update on the Live Healthy Spartanberg initiative.