City Council Faces Community Outcry Over Public Transport Issues
August 26, 2024 | Spartanburg City, Spartanburg County, South Carolina
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The Spartanburg City Council convened on August 26, 2024, with a moment of silence honoring the late Bernard Casey, a dedicated community volunteer who contributed significantly to the local track and field program. Mayor Pro Tem led the pledge of allegiance following the tribute.
The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the agenda for the current session without opposition. Public comments were a focal point of the meeting, with residents voicing concerns about local services.
La Raven Twitty, a resident, highlighted urgent issues at the passenger center, calling for increased funding for maintenance, security, and staff wages. She reported unsanitary conditions, including stained seats and leaking roofs, and criticized the reliability of the bus ticket machine, which frequently malfunctions. Twitty expressed concern for the safety of workers facing aggressive passengers and alleged that promised wage increases were not being honored.
Sandra Proctor Smith spoke on behalf of her father, Charlie Proctor, addressing ongoing issues with Proctor Loan Service and the city’s code enforcement department. She detailed frustrations over conflicting instructions regarding property maintenance and a lack of communication from city officials.
The council acknowledged the residents' concerns and committed to investigating the issues raised during the public comments.
The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the agenda for the current session without opposition. Public comments were a focal point of the meeting, with residents voicing concerns about local services.
La Raven Twitty, a resident, highlighted urgent issues at the passenger center, calling for increased funding for maintenance, security, and staff wages. She reported unsanitary conditions, including stained seats and leaking roofs, and criticized the reliability of the bus ticket machine, which frequently malfunctions. Twitty expressed concern for the safety of workers facing aggressive passengers and alleged that promised wage increases were not being honored.
Sandra Proctor Smith spoke on behalf of her father, Charlie Proctor, addressing ongoing issues with Proctor Loan Service and the city’s code enforcement department. She detailed frustrations over conflicting instructions regarding property maintenance and a lack of communication from city officials.
The council acknowledged the residents' concerns and committed to investigating the issues raised during the public comments.
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