City Council Meeting - July 20, 2026 - City of Mauldin, SC

The City Council of Mauldin, South Carolina, held a meeting on July 20, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on the consideration of a 1% sales tax referendum ordinance intended to fund property tax relief and capital improvement projects. The council reviewed a draft ordinance proposing to allocate approximately $19.6 million from the sales tax revenue towards city infrastructure, specifically recommending $15.6 million for road resurfacing and $4 million for a new fire station. The council discussed the potential for bonding up to 75% of the expected revenue to manage economic uncertainties. The ordinance passed first reading with a 4-1 vote, allowing the referendum to proceed to voters. Additionally, appointments and reappointments were made to the zoning board of appeals and planning commission, and a resolution was approved to transfer ownership of a police K-9 to a neighboring city. The meeting also included a public comment on the comprehensive plan, clarifying that the plan does not automatically rezone properties but sets the framework for future zoning reviews. An executive session on economic development projects was held with no action taken afterward.