Stuart Graham Lancaster County NewsletterJuly County Council Update Budget Approved • Tax Impact • EMS Support • Growth • Lancaster County Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 county budget in June. Below is a simple breakdown of what passed, what it means for taxpayers, and several important items coming up in July and August. Budget at a Glance Total County Budget: Approximately $202 million across all county fundsGeneral Fund: Approximately $144 millionFinal County Millage Increase:1...
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Stuart Graham Lancaster County Newsletter This month’s focus: Budget • Voting • Leadership • Roads • County Priorities 📬 May 2026 Lancaster County Update: 💵2026 Budget Season Is Here Lancaster County entered the FY2027 budget cycle in early April. The May 21 special meeting is the next major public presentation of the Administrator’s recommended budget — but it is not the final budget. Council will now review it over several meetings, hear public input, and make changes before anything is...
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Stuart Graham Lancaster County Newsletter📬 March 2026 Missed a county council meeting? - See below for recap: February 23rd, 2026- Regular Council MeetingMarch 9th, 2026- Regular Council MeetingMarch 11th, 2026- Workshop Meeting All three meetings have significance. February 23rd: Council postponed second reading for two proposed developments. March 9th: The proposed C.F. Smith development was postponed again. March 11th: I do not typically recap workshop meetings, but this one was especially...
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Meeting Details Video Link: March 11th, 2026 Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here Lancaster County Council Special Meeting Recap (March 11, 2026) 1) Call to Order ⏱ 1:37 – Chairman Brian Carnes opened the special meeting, confirmed a quorum, and noted that public notice had been properly posted. He also reminded everyone about standard meeting etiquette before moving into the pledge and invocation. 2) Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation ⏱ 2:20 –...
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Meeting Details Video Link: March 9th, 2026 Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here Lancaster County Council Meeting Recap (March 9, 2026) 1) Call to Order ⏱ 1:15 – Chairman Brian Carnes opened the regular meeting, noted a quorum, and confirmed proper public notice. 2) Welcome and Recognition ⏱ 1:38 – Chairman Carnes welcomed attendees, reviewed meeting expectations, and asked everyone to silence phones and be respectful during the meeting. He also...
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Meeting Details Video Link: February 23rd, 2026 Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here Lancaster County Council Meeting Recap (Feb. 23, 2026) 1) Call to Order ⏱ 0:36 – Chairman Brian Carnes opened the regular meeting, noted a quorum, and confirmed proper public notice. 2) Welcome and Recognition ⏱ 0:58 – Chairman Carnes welcomed attendees, reviewed meeting expectations, and asked everyone to silence phones and be respectful during the meeting. 3)...
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LANCASTER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 VACANCY Lancaster County has a vacancy on the Planning Commission for the District 1 seat. This position is appointed by County Council. The current term for this seat runs through June 30, 2029. What is the Planning Commission? The Planning Commission helps guide the physical, social, and economic growth of Lancaster County. In simple terms, it is a public board that reviews land use matters and helps shape how the county grows over time. The...
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Stuart Graham Lancaster County Newsletter📬 February 2026 Development Updates – New research tool – Missed a county council meeting? - See below for recap: February 9th, 2026 This was an important meeting regarding two big projects: The Haven and a commercial development in Indian Land. You can use the link above to watch the specific parts of the meeting that you are interested in watching. 🏗️ Tracking Development in Lancaster County: Votes, Trends, and Transparency Over the last 10 years,...
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Meeting Details Video Link: February 9th, 2026 Location: County Council Chambers, Lancaster, SC Agenda Packet Link: Click here Lancaster County Council Meeting Recap (Feb. 9, 2026) 1) Call to Order ⏱ 0:58 – Chairman Brian Carnes opened the regular meeting, noted a quorum, and confirmed proper public notice. 2) Welcome and Recognition ⏱ 1:23 – Chairman Carnes welcomed attendees, reviewed meeting expectations (decorum, phones, etc.), and set up the flow for public participation. 3) Pledge of...
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