York County Council Special Called Meeting July 20, 2026

The York County Council held a special called meeting on July 20, 2026, primarily focused on approving a fee in lieu of ad valorem tax and incentive agreement with Project Palmetto Rock and its affiliated entities. The council discussed amendments to the agreement, which included negotiated terms to support the local school district and economic development. The agreement aims to establish a multi-county industrial business park and provide significant financial benefits, including an estimated $65 million additional funding for schools over the life of the project. The council expressed strong support for the project, emphasizing its positive impact on jobs, wages, and the community. The meeting included motions to suspend rules for reconsideration, approval of the ordinance with amendments, and a parallel ordinance repeal related to the incentive agreement, all of which passed unanimously. The council also highlighted the importance of future workshops to improve negotiation processes for similar projects.