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Council Chambers, Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center, 1101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
To speak during public comment, sign in in person before the meeting begins and state your name when called; no advance registration is required. Public comment on non-agenda items is taken at the end of the meeting, limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 5 minutes (per City Code Sec. 2-43(b)(4)(g), recently amended in early 2026 to raise the per-speaker limit from 3 to 5 minutes). To confirm details or request accommodations, contact the City Clerk's Office (Jennifer Adkins) at (843) 918-1004, ideally at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Benjamin M. Racusin Council Chambers, 1 Town Center Court, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
To speak during public comment you must sign up in advance by submitting the Town's Public Comment form to the Town Clerk: submit the online form no later than two hours before the meeting's start time, or complete a hard-copy form (provided at the meeting) and turn it in no later than 10 minutes before the start. Late forms are not accepted, and each recognized speaker is allowed up to three minutes.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Dorothy K. Black Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Lexington County Administration Building, 212 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072
To speak at a regular County Council meeting you must sign up in advance: contact the Clerk to County Council (803-785-8103 or countycouncil@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov) before the meeting and identify the subject you wish to address, so you can be placed on the agenda (the chairperson must approve). Public comment is taken at the end of the meeting and is limited to three minutes per speaker unless the chairperson grants more time. Confirm the exact sign-up deadline with the Clerk, since the codified rule (which lists "the Monday prior") predates the move of regular meetings to Tuesdays.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Charleston City Hall, City Council Chamber, 80 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Sign up for the Citizens' Participation Period either in person at City Hall until 5:00 p.m. on the meeting day, or in advance by 12:00 p.m. (noon) the day before through the City's Public Meeting Portal at innovate.charleston-sc.gov/comments, by voicemail at 843-579-6313, or by mail to the Clerk of Council at 80 Broad Street; no account or registration is required. The Participation Period is limited to 30 minutes and to the first 30 speakers. The presiding officer sets each speaker's time limit at the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Cheraw Town Hall, 200 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
To speak at a Cheraw Town Council meeting you must get on the agenda in advance: contact the Town Manager or Town Clerk by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the regularly scheduled meeting and provide your name and a brief description of your item. Direct questions about Town Council meetings to Town Hall at 843-537-7283 or pnorris@cheraw.com. The town's official page does not publish a per-speaker time limit or a separate walk-up public-comment sign-up.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Hartsville City Council Chambers (first floor), Hartsville City Hall, 100 East Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550
At each regular Hartsville City Council meeting there is a Public Comments period open to any person, and no advance sign-up or pre-registration is required. When the Public Comments period is called, come forward, state your name and address for the record, and keep your remarks to the two-minute per-speaker limit. To instead be placed on the meeting agenda as a scheduled presenter, contact the City Clerk's Office at (843) 383-3018.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Raymond Pridgen Auditorium, Municipal Complex, 151 East Front Street, Mullins, SC 29574
To address the Council, sign in with the City in person before the meeting begins; no advance-registration deadline is published. Each speaker is allowed 3 to 5 minutes, and groups are asked to appoint one speaker to represent them. The Council does not take questions during public comment; to confirm details, call City Hall at (843) 464-9583.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Duncan Event Center, 119 S Spencer Street, Duncan, SC 29334
The regular council meeting agenda includes a public comment period, but the Town of Duncan does not publish a sign-up procedure, registration deadline, or per-speaker time limit on its website or its meeting agendas. Before attending, call Duncan Town Hall at 864-439-2664 to confirm how to be recognized to speak and whether any time limit applies.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5205 N Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206
To speak on an item specifically listed on the meeting agenda, call City Hall at (803) 782-9475 by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to be added to the list of speakers. Each meeting also includes a general "Community Forum" period; no separate published sign-up procedure or per-speaker time limit is listed for it, so contact the City at (803) 782-9475 to confirm details before attending for general comments.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Municipal Court, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Building D, Goose Creek, SC 29445 (temporary location March–Dec 2026 during City Hall renovations; confirm the building before attending)
Regular City Council meetings include a "General Public Comments" period with a 3-minute per-speaker limit (as shown on the city's meeting agendas). Per the City's Code of Ordinances § 31.089, any Goose Creek citizen may address Council on any city matter except personnel issues, but persons wishing to speak must notify the City Clerk before the meeting begins; written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one hour before the meeting. Attend in person, and to confirm the current procedure or submit comments contact City Clerk Kelly Lovette at 843-797-6220, ext. 1113.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Debbie Lewis Municipal Chambers, City Hall, 1255 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, SC 29410
Sign up to speak by submitting the City's online Public Comment Signup form (linked from the City Council page): give your name, address, contact information, and topic, and indicate whether it's an agenda item, non-agenda item, or public hearing. Speakers get about three minutes each, and submitting the form doesn't guarantee time if the comment period is already full. Questions: City Clerk, (843) 576-5251.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Council Chambers, Lake City Judicial Center, 202 Kelley Street, Lake City, SC 29560
During the meeting's Public Comment Period, sign in with the City Clerk, giving your name and address, in order to speak; each speaker is limited to two minutes on matters within the City's business or on that meeting's agenda. There is no published advance-registration deadline, so you sign in at the meeting itself. For questions beforehand, visit City Hall (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or call the city administrative offices at 843-374-5421.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Every regular Town Council agenda includes a public comment opportunity, but the Town does not publish a formal sign-up procedure, deadline, or per-speaker time limit on its official pages or agendas; speakers are simply recognized to address Council from the podium (stating name and address). To confirm exactly how to sign up to speak and any time limit before you attend, contact the Clerk of Council, Christine Barrett, at (843) 884-8517 or cbarrett@tompsc.com.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Seneca City Hall, Council Chambers, 221 E North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678
To speak during public comment, complete the sign-in sheet in person at the meeting; no advance registration is required. Speakers are limited to five minutes each, and comments must relate to items on the agenda. Eligible speakers are city residents, business owners within city limits, or city utility customers; to confirm details, contact Municipal Clerk Kathy Wilkes at 864-200-2229.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, Simpsonville City Hall, 425 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville, SC 29681
To speak during Citizen Comments at a regular meeting, a citizen of the City (or others with standing in the City, such as business owners) must add their name, address, and topic to the public comments sign-up list maintained by the City Clerk at least 10 minutes before the meeting's scheduled 6 p.m. start (by 5:50 p.m.). Comments are limited to three minutes per person and must concern matters within the City's jurisdiction; personnel matters are excluded. (Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-69.b.1.) City Clerk contact: 864-967-9526, info@simpsonville.com.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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County Administration Building, 3rd Floor, Council Chambers, 13 E. Canal Street, Sumter, SC 29150
During the meeting's Public Comment period, citizens may speak for up to three (3) minutes, with all comments directed through the chair; this time is for comments only, not questions or discussion, and personal attacks or negative remarks about Council or staff are not permitted. Sumter County does not publish an advance sign-up or pre-registration procedure for public comment. To confirm how to be recognized to speak, contact the Clerk to Council, Sterling Winn-Mitchum, at (803) 436-2107 or council@sumtercountysc.gov before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Beverly T. Craven Council Chambers, Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, 2nd Floor, North Charleston, SC 29405
Charleston County Council holds a public comment period before each regular Council meeting; residents wishing to speak should arrive before the 6:30 PM start. Under the Rules of Council (Rule 2.1.5), any person addressing Council must submit their topic in writing or in person before permission is given to speak, but that requirement does not apply to the general public-comments portion, where the time allowed each speaker is set by the Chairman. For sign-up details contact the County Council Office at 843-958-4030; written comments may be emailed to public-comments@charlestoncounty.org.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Greer City Hall, 2nd Floor, 301 East Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29651
The City does not publish its public-comment sign-up procedure online. Contact the Greer City Clerk's office at City Hall (301 East Poinsett Street) before the meeting to confirm how to sign up to speak during the Public Forum.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Hall Council Chambers, 107 South Main Street, Marion, SC 29571
Marion City Council's published regular-meeting agendas do not list a formal public-comment period or a sign-up procedure; the meeting opens by welcoming citizens, guests, and press. Before attending, contact the City Clerk (Lakesha Shannon) at City Hall, 843-423-5961, to confirm whether and how you may address the council and any per-speaker time limit.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, 21 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Regular City Council meetings include a "Citizens' Comments" period on the agenda, but the City does not publish an online sign-up procedure or per-speaker time limit. To confirm how to be heard, contact the Municipal Clerk, Wes Graham, at wgraham@follybeach.gov or 843-459-3520 before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Newberry City Hall, Council Chambers, 1330 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The City does not publish a public-comment sign-up procedure online, so contact the Municipal Clerk at City Hall before the meeting to confirm how to be recognized to speak (verified phone: 803-321-1000; the City's published FOIA/Clerk email is FOIA@cityofnewberry.com). The printed regular agenda has no standing open-comment period, so confirming in advance is recommended. Agendas are normally posted by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding each meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Town Hall, Olde Towne Centre, 112 Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709
The Town of Chesterfield does not publish a public-comment sign-up procedure or per-speaker time limit online. Before attending, contact the Town Clerk, Betty Lynn Watson, at 843-623-9104 or cftmclerk@shtc.net to confirm whether you must sign up in advance to speak during public comment and what time limit applies. Seating is limited, so groups should notify the office clerk ahead of time (843-623-2131, ext. 9104).
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City of Fountain Inn Council Chambers, 300 Wall Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Public comment is heard during the Public Forum near the start of each regular meeting. To speak, sign up in person up to 15 minutes before the meeting begins; sign-ups are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Town Council Chambers, Summerville Municipal Complex Annex Building, 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
Summerville Town Council's order of business includes two public-comment periods at regular meetings, one for items on the agenda and one for any topic, so residents may address Council (both periods appear on the 2026 regular-meeting agendas). The Town does not publish a specific sign-up procedure or per-speaker time limit on its official pages, so confirm how to be recognized to speak with the Town Clerk, Beth Messervy, at bmesservy@summervillesc.gov or (843) 851-4223 before the meeting. Public comments may not be used for political or campaigning purposes (S.C. Code Ann. Sec. 8-13-765).
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Municipal Complex, 107 NE Railroad Avenue, Latta, SC 29565
To speak during a Town Council meeting, you must call Town Hall at (843) 752-5115 before the meeting to be added to the agenda. Each citizen is allowed ten (10) minutes to speak, and groups should designate one representative. Note the town states no questions are answered during this portion.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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North Charleston City Hall, City Council Chambers, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
To speak during public comment at a North Charleston City Council meeting, notify the Clerk of Council in writing with your name and the specific item you wish to address by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting; you must contact the Clerk yourself, as third-party requests are not accepted. Each speaker is allowed 3 minutes, and total public comment is capped at 30 minutes. Contact the Clerk of Council (Courtnay Fields) at (843) 740-2509 (City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane, 3rd floor); a "Request to Address Council" form is available as a PDF on the city's public-comment page.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Council Chambers, City Center, 324 W. Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501
To speak on an item already on the agenda, sign the sign-in sheet provided at each Council meeting. To raise a matter not on the agenda, you must pre-register with the Municipal Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday twelve (12) days before the meeting (C.C. Moore, ccmoore@cityofflorencesc.gov or (843) 665-3113). Speakers may be limited to a five (5) minute presentation at the discretion of the presiding officer.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Greenville City Hall, Council Chambers (10th Floor), 206 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
To speak during public comment at a City Council formal meeting, contact the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and provide your contact information and the agenda item you wish to address. Sign up by phone at 864-467-4431 or by email at cpitman@greenvillesc.gov. The published agenda does not state a per-speaker time limit.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Hall Council Chambers, 155 Johnston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
To speak on a topic that is NOT on the agenda, call 803-329-7013 in advance to request to speak at the Citizens Hearing, which is held at 5:30 PM immediately before the 6:00 PM Council meeting on the second Monday. Speakers are limited to five minutes total and should approach the podium and state their name and address. To comment on an item already on the agenda, you may address the Council when that item is taken up during the 6:00 PM meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Spartanburg County Administration Building, 366 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29303
To speak during public comment, submit the City Council Citizen Appearance / Public Comment form online in advance; it must be received by 12 PM (noon) on the day of the meeting you wish to attend. Any City of Spartanburg resident may address Council on matters within its authority (personnel matters excluded), and each approved speaker is limited to a two-minute presentation. The form is at cityofspartanburg.org/FormCenter (City Council Citizen Appearance/Public Comment); questions go to City Clerk Christie Lindsey, (864) 596-2796, clindsey@cityofspartanburg.org.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, City Hall (first floor), 401 S Main St, Anderson, SC 29624
The City of Anderson does not publish a public-comment sign-up procedure, and its posted agendas contain no general public-comment period; only formal public hearings tied to specific ordinance or budget items. Before attending to speak, contact the City Council office at (864) 231-1135 to confirm whether a public-comment opportunity exists at the meeting you plan to attend and any sign-up deadline or per-speaker time limit. Regular meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (first floor) on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, excluding holidays.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Beaufort County Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902
Sign up in person to speak: citizens attending the meeting add their name to the public comment list upon arrival, with no advance registration required. Public comment is a single 30-minute period held at the start of each meeting, with each speaker limited to three (3) minutes; giving your time to another speaker is not allowed, and Council listens but does not respond during comments. With questions, contact the Clerk to Council, Sarah Brock, at 843-255-2183 or sbrock@bcgov.net.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Aiken Municipal Building, City Council Chambers (upstairs), 111 Chesterfield St. S, Aiken, SC 29801
No pre-registration is required to speak. When the Mayor opens the floor for public comment on an agenda item requiring a Council decision, simply raise your hand to be recognized; comments are limited to a five-minute maximum. You may also submit written comments about agenda items to the City Clerk in advance for Council's consideration. To be added to a future meeting agenda, contact the City Clerk (Sara Ridout) at 803-642-7654. A non-voting City Council Work Session is held at 5:00 PM before the 7:00 PM regular (voting) meeting, which is live-streamed on the City of Aiken YouTube channel.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Batesburg-Leesville Town Hall Complex, Building B, 120 West Church Street, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006
Public comment at the regular council meeting is limited to items on that meeting's posted agenda (the agenda lists it as "Public Comment Regarding Items on the Agenda"). The Town does not publish a sign-up procedure or a per-speaker time limit on its agendas or website, so confirm how to be recognized to speak before you go: contact the Batesburg-Leesville Municipal Clerk at (803) 532-4601 (option 6). Arrive before the 7:00 PM start.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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St. George Civic Center, 303 Ridge Street, St. George, SC 29477
The Town does not publish a public-comment sign-up procedure, so confirm before attending. Contact the Clerk to Council, Annette L. Moore, at (843) 563-7161 or amoore@townofstgeorgesc.org (Town Hall: (843) 563-3032) to ask whether you must sign up in advance and whether there's a time limit. Note: sources differ on the meeting building — the Civic Center at 303 Ridge Street vs Town Hall at 305 Ridge Street, both in the same Ridge Street complex; confirm with the Clerk.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Hall - Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
At each regular meeting, Columbia City Council holds two Public Input periods: one near the start for items on that meeting's agenda and one near the end for matters not on the agenda, with each speaker allotted up to three minutes (items scheduled for a public hearing cannot be addressed during Public Input). The City does not publish an online sign-up form or an advance-registration deadline for Public Input, so confirm the current sign-up procedure with the Office of the City Clerk at (803) 545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov before attending.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 1000 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020
Sign up to speak at the City Clerk's office in City Hall, or sign up in person up to 10 minutes before the regular Council meeting begins; no advance registration is required. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes when there are six or fewer speakers, or 3 minutes when there are more than six, within a 30-minute total public comment period. Anyone who cannot be heard because the 30-minute limit is reached is given the first opportunity to speak at the next meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Municipal Building, 250 West Laurens Street, Laurens, SC 29360
To speak during the Public Participation portion of a regular meeting, submit a Council Request Form to the City Clerk no less than 24 hours before the meeting; the form is available on the city website (cityoflaurenssc.com) and at City Hall. Remarks must relate directly to items on the published agenda and are limited to three (3) minutes, at the Chair's discretion. Only individuals whose issue appears on the published agenda are invited to speak. Questions: call the City at (864) 984-3933 or email lmattison@cityoflaurenssc.com.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Sumter Opera House, Council Chambers (4th Floor), 21 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150 (enter via the back parking-lot entrance and take the elevator to the 4th floor)
Public comment ("Comments by City Citizens") is offered only at the third-Tuesday meeting. To speak, City of Sumter residents complete the sign-in sheet in the lobby of the Council Chambers before the meeting begins; the Clerk collects the sheet about ten minutes before the meeting to verify residency within the city. Each speaker is limited to no more than three minutes, and no advance registration is required.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Chapin Town Hall (Council Chambers), 157 NW Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC 29036
Sign in with the Municipal Clerk before the meeting begins and give your name, address, contact information, your topic, and whether you're a Chapin resident or water/sewer customer. Public comment covers items on the current agenda (excluding personnel and contractual matters), 3 minutes per speaker. To have an item placed on the agenda, notify the Clerk in writing at least one week ahead. Questions: Chapin Town Hall, 803-345-2444.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Greenville County Square, Council Chambers, 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601
Public comment is taken during the Public Comments portion of the regular County Council meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. To speak, register in person (on-site) at the meeting location between 5:15 and 5:45 p.m. on the evening of the meeting. The county's current published agendas list on-site registration only; no online sign-up option or per-speaker time limit is stated on the agenda.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, Horry County Government & Justice Center, 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526
To speak during public comment (listed on agendas as "Public Input"), notify the Clerk to Council of your intent no later than three hours before the meeting's 6:00 p.m. start time (about 3:00 p.m. that day), giving your name, phone number, and the topic you wish to address; speaking slots are allotted first-come, first-served. Each speaker is limited to 5 minutes, and the overall public comment period is capped at 30 minutes. Contact the Clerk to Council at (843) 915-5120 or hcg.clerktocouncil@horrycountysc.gov.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Irmo Municipal Building, 7300 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063
To speak during the "Presentation by Citizens" period, either contact the Municipal Clerk before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting at (803) 781-7050 or lhancock@townofirmosc.com, or fill out the sign-in sheet in the foyer of the Municipal Building just before the meeting. One citizen-comment period on the agenda is limited to agenda items only; a separate general citizen-comment period is also held. The agenda does not state a per-speaker time limit.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Town Council Chambers, Moncks Corner Municipal Complex, 118 Carolina Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Town Council agendas provide for public input, with each speaker limited to 3 minutes; no advance sign-up or registration procedure is published on the Town's official meeting materials. To confirm whether you must register in advance or simply attend and address Council, contact the Town Clerk at Moncks Corner Town Hall, (843) 719-7900, before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Richland County Council Chambers, Richland County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204
To speak during a regular Council meeting, sign the Agenda Items Input List (or, for a concern not on the agenda, the Non-Agenda Items Input List) to address the full Council. Each person who signs up may speak for up to 2 minutes, the total input period is capped at 30 minutes per list, and speakers must state their name and address before their time begins. Anyone speaking on behalf of a group must provide the Clerk of Council written authorization before the meeting. (These sign-up mechanics reflect a drafted reading of the Council Rules and were not independently confirmed.)
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, Town Hall, 2056 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Sign up in advance to speak during public comment by emailing Town Clerk Bridget Welch at bwelch@sullivansisland.sc.gov with your name, home street address, and the topic you wish to address; the email sign-up deadline is 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. You may also sign up in person before the meeting begins. Each public comment is limited to three minutes.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Historic Courthouse, 101 S. Main Street, Anderson, SC 29624
Anderson County Council holds its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. (a separate Special Presentation Meeting is sometimes held at 6:00 p.m. immediately before it). The published agenda includes two "Citizens Comments" periods, each with a three-minute-per-speaker limit: one near the start restricted to agenda matters only, and one near the end for non-agenda matters. The county does not publish a public-comment sign-up procedure online; to confirm how to be recognized to speak, contact the Clerk to Council, Renee Watts, at (864) 260-1036 (or rdwatts@andersoncountysc.org) before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Bennettsville Public Safety Complex, 254 Highway 15-401 Bypass East, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Under the city's published Public Comment Policy, anyone wishing to speak at a regular meeting must make a written request to notify the City Clerk before the deadline, then sign in to speak at the meeting; each speaker is limited to no more than 3 minutes. The agenda provides two public-comment periods: one for agenda items only and one for non-agenda items only. The written-request deadline is not stated on the agenda, so confirm it in advance with City Hall at (843) 479-9001 (City of Bennettsville, 501 East Main St., Bennettsville, SC 29512).
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Aiken County Government Center, Council Chambers (Suite 3600, 3rd floor), 1930 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801
Public comment is taken during the "Informal Meeting of the Whole" at the end of each regular County Council meeting, a standing item on the official agenda. Aiken County does not publish the sign-up procedure or a per-speaker time limit on an accessible official page. Secondary (non-official) sources indicate no advance sign-up is required and each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, but this is not confirmed on any official source. To confirm whether you must sign up in advance and any time limit, contact the Clerk to Council at the County Council office, 803-642-1690, before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Florence County Complex, Council Chambers, Room 803, 180 North Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501
To speak, submit a written request to the Chair of County Council asking to be placed on the agenda at least 13 days before the meeting; the request must state the reason for the appearance. Send it to the Clerk to County Council, Hope Jones, 180 N. Irby St., MSC-G, Florence, SC 29501; email hjones@florencecountysc.gov, fax (843) 665-3042, or phone (843) 665-3044. Appearances before Council are limited to three to five minutes; there is no day-of, walk-up public-comment sign-up.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Municipal Courtroom, 2222 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Georgetown City Council holds a public comment period near the start of each regular meeting, where it appears as a standing agenda item. The City does not publish an official sign-up procedure or a per-speaker time limit online, so confirm how to be recognized to speak before you attend by contacting the City Clerk's office at 843-545-4002. If you cannot attend in person, ask the Clerk's office whether written comments may be submitted to be read into the record.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Sheriff's Department Sub-Station Courtroom, 110 North Morgan Avenue, Andrews, SC 29510
Citizens' comments may be submitted in advance by email to townhall@townofandrews.sc.gov no later than 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting. The regular meeting also includes an in-person "Citizens' Comments" period, limited to three minutes per speaker. For questions about speaking, contact Andrews Town Hall at (843) 264-8666.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Hall Council Chambers, 125 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
To speak during the public-comment portion of a meeting, complete the city's Citizen Participation form and return it to the City Clerk at least 24 hours before the meeting; the form may be emailed to City Clerk Carson Ruffrage at carson@travelersrestsc.com or mailed to City Hall, 125 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. City ordinance limits each approved speaker to no more than five minutes.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Town Hall (Council Chamber), 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island, SC 29412
Public comment is taken near the start of each regular Town Council meeting. Speakers must sign in to speak (in person at the meeting) and are limited to three (3) minutes each. Written comments may be submitted in advance by emailing info@jamesislandsc.us, mailing to P.O. Box 12240, Charleston, SC 29422, or placing them in the drop box outside Town Hall at 1122 Dills Bluff Rd.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Hall Council Chambers, 229 Main Street, Conway, SC 29526
To speak during public comment, notify the City Clerk at least one business day before the meeting start; you must give your address and state the purpose of your appearance. Any citizen of the municipality is entitled to an appearance before the council at a regular meeting on any municipal matter except personnel matters. Contact City Clerk Alicia Shelley at (843) 248-1760 or ashelley@conwaysc.gov to sign up. No per-speaker time limit is published, so confirm details with the Clerk.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Briarcliffe Acres Town Hall, 121 North Gate Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
The regular Town Meeting agenda includes a "Public Input" period, but the Town of Briarcliffe Acres does not publish a public-comment sign-up procedure or a per-speaker time limit on its website or on its agendas. Residents who want to speak should contact the Town Clerk at 843-272-8863 or info@townofbriarcliffe.us beforehand to confirm how to be recognized. Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate must contact the Town Clerk at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Spartanburg County Administration Building, County Council Chambers, 366 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Spartanburg County Council holds a public comment period at its regular meetings, limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker limited to 3 minutes unless Council authorizes one 3-minute extension. Under the Council Rules and Procedures (Rule 5-1.1), preference is given to persons who have notified the Clerk of Council in advance of their desire to speak. The rules do not publish a fixed deadline or method for that notice, so contact the Clerk to Council, Angela G. Walker, at 864-596-2528 to sign up in advance of the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Greenwood City Hall, City Council Chambers (Room 207, 2nd floor), 520 Monument Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
To address the Greenwood City Council you must be placed on the agenda in advance: submit an "Application for Appearance Before City Council" (agenda request form) to the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday before the meeting. Request the form from City Clerk Tiffany Albert at 864-942-8412 or tiffany.albert@gwdcity.com. No separate open public-comment period or per-speaker time limit is published on official sources; confirm current procedures with the Clerk.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Dorchester County Human Services Building, County Council Chambers, 500 North Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
Public comment is limited to items on the meeting agenda; residents who wish to speak complete the county's online "Request to Address Council" form ahead of the meeting. The submission deadline and any per-speaker time limit are not posted on an accessible county page, so confirm both with the Clerk to Council, Lona Conrad, at (843) 832-0196 or lconrad@dorchestercountysc.gov before attending.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, North Myrtle Beach City Hall, 1018 2nd Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
The public comment period is capped at 30 minutes total, with up to 3 minutes per speaker (speakers are timed, with a 30-second warning). The City does not publish how to sign up, so contact the City Clerk, Allison Galbreath, at 843-280-5604 or akgalbreath@nmb.us before the meeting to confirm the sign-up procedure. In busy summer or holiday months the Council may hold only one regular meeting, so confirm the date on the City's agenda.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, 6 South Congress Street, York, SC 29745
York County Council offers two ways to speak at a regular meeting. To be placed on the agenda (limited to 2 speakers per meeting at up to 6 minutes each, first come, first served), contact the Clerk to Council at 803-628-3954 at least 10 days before the meeting date. Otherwise, sign up on the sheet at the door of the Council Chambers the evening of the meeting, just before it begins, for 2 minutes of speaking time; this option is first come, first served and capped at 15 speakers.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, Clemson City Hall, 1250 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson, SC 29631
Speak during the "Public Session" near the start of each regular meeting — 3 minutes per speaker, on any topic not already on the agenda. You can also submit comments through the City's online "Make Public Comment" form on the City Council page. No pre-registration is published; confirm the procedure with Municipal Clerk Jeremiah Jackson at (864) 653-2031. Meetings are posted for 6:30 PM but start at 5:30 PM when a public hearing is scheduled first, so check the agenda (posted 24 hours ahead) for the exact start time.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Hall - Council Chambers, 5 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662
Only Mauldin residents may speak at a regular meeting, though anyone can attend and watch. To speak, arrive at least 10 minutes early and sign the sheet on the table just inside the council chamber; the clerk collects it 5 minutes before the meeting and adds those names to the agenda. The meetings are fully open to the public, and no ID is required to enter.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Seabrook Island Town Hall, Council Chambers, 2001 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Public comment is taken as "Citizen Comments" during the meeting (the agenda provides two citizen-comment periods). Each speaker is limited to three minutes, and Town Council allows no more than 30 minutes total per comment period; preference is given to people who have signed up or otherwise notified the Town Clerk of a desire to speak before the meeting begins. To reserve a spot in advance, contact Town Clerk Peter Wiggins at (843) 768-9121.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Isle of Palms City Hall, Council Chambers, 1207 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
To speak during public comment, email your first and last name, address, and topic to City Clerk Nicole DeNeane at nicoled@iop.net no later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting; you may alternatively submit a written comment through the city's online public comment form at isleofpalms.gov/public-comment-form. Verbal comments are limited to three (3) minutes, and speakers must state their name and address.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Doko Manor, 100 Alvina Hagood Circle, Blythewood, SC 29016
Public comment at Blythewood Town Council meetings is limited to items on the meeting agenda, and each speaker has up to three (3) minutes to address Council. The Town does not publish a sign-up or pre-registration procedure on its agendas or website; to confirm how to sign up to speak, contact the Municipal Clerk at (803) 754-0501. Note: an ordinance to amend the Town's public-comment rules was under first reading as of August 2026, so this procedure may change.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, Hollywood Town Hall, 5150 Highway 165, Hollywood, SC 29449
The Town does not publish a public-comment sign-up procedure, deadline, or time limit on its reachable pages. To speak or confirm how to submit a comment, contact the Town Clerk, Crystal Jackson, at 843-889-3222 (ext. 113) or through the contact form at townofhollywood.org before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, Ravenel Town Hall, 5962 Highway 165, Ravenel, SC 29470
Every regular meeting includes a Public Comments period with a 3-minute-per-speaker limit (item 10 on the official agenda), and the Town's overview page notes there is opportunity for public input at any meeting. The Town does not publish an advance sign-up or pre-registration procedure for public comment; the current agenda simply directs residents with a comment on an agenda item to contact Ravenel Town Hall at (843) 889-8732. Contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (843) 889-8732 to confirm whether you must sign up in advance or in person before speaking.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Aynor Town Hall, 600 S Main St, Aynor, SC 29511
The Aynor Town Council holds a public comment period ("Public Comments") at each regular meeting, but the Town does not publish a sign-up procedure, registration deadline, or per-speaker time limit on its agendas or website. To confirm how to be recognized to speak, contact the Aynor Town Clerk, Linda Johnson, at 843-358-6231 or ljohnson@townofaynor.gov before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Atlantic Beach Community Center, 1010 32nd Avenue South, Atlantic Beach, SC 29582
To speak during public comment, sign in and fill out a speaker's card in person before the meeting is called to order at 5:00 p.m.; no pre-registration is required or offered. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, and multiple speakers on the same subject may be consolidated. Public comment is taken during the General Session, which begins at 6:30 p.m., so plan to arrive by 5:00 p.m. to sign in and stay through the start of the General Session.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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P.S. Bailey City Council Chambers, 2nd floor, M.S. Bailey Municipal Center, 211 N. Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325
To speak during public comment you must register in advance: the official meeting agenda recognizes only "citizens regarding agenda items who have registered to address City Council," and each speaker is limited to two minutes. The agenda does not publish how or by when to register, so contact the Clerk to Council before the meeting to sign up — call the Mayor and Council office at 864-200-4501 or email info@cityofclintonsc.com. Comments are directed to items on the published meeting agenda.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Gaffney City Hall, City Council Chambers, 201 N. Limestone Street, Gaffney, SC 29340
Public comment is taken during the "Public Forum" portion of the regular City Council meeting. The City does not publish an online sign-up procedure, registration deadline, or per-speaker time limit, so contact the City Clerk, Rosina Parker, at 864-487-6247 or cityclerk@cityofgaffney-sc.gov before the meeting to confirm how to be recognized to speak.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, Lexington Town Hall, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072
To speak, submit your request to the Municipal Clerk (Laura Hinson, 803-996-3765, lhinson@lexsc.gov) before the meeting; at the meeting, speakers are recognized by the Chair and state their name and address. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, and the general comment period (COMMENTS/QUESTIONS) is for agenda items only. No firm advance-registration deadline is published, so contact the Clerk to confirm details.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Loris City Hall, Council Chambers, 4101 Walnut Street, Loris, SC 29569
Loris City Council meets in the Council Chambers at City Hall; meetings are open to the public. The City does not publish public-comment sign-up procedures, a registration deadline, or a per-speaker time limit on its website. To ask how to be recognized to speak at a meeting, contact Loris City Clerk Melinda T. Price at (843) 716-6503 or MPrice@CityofLoris.org before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Municipal Center Council Chambers, Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Public comment is taken during the meeting's two "Citizen Comments" periods (one limited to agenda items, one general); no pre-registration form or deadline is published, so speakers are recognized at the meeting. Per the posted agenda, each speaker is limited to five minutes, and total citizen comment is capped at 30 minutes divided equally among those requesting to speak. To confirm exactly how to be recognized to speak, contact Town Clerk Petra Reynolds at preynolds@kiawahisland.gov or 843-768-9166 before the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Cayce City Hall, Council Chambers, 1800 12th Street Extension, Cayce, SC 29033
To speak during the public comment period on an item that appears on the meeting agenda, sign the speakers list maintained by the City Clerk before the public comment period begins (no advance registration required; personnel matters excepted). To address Council on a general municipal matter that is not on the agenda, notify the office of the City Manager at least five working days before the meeting, stating your subject and purpose. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of five minutes, and the number of speakers may be limited at the presiding officer's discretion.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Old Council Chambers, City Hall, 400 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Public comment is taken during the "Citizens Wishing to Appear Before Council" item at each regular meeting. To speak, sign in at the meeting; no advance registration or deadline is published. Each speaker may talk for up to 5 minutes, with a maximum of 30 minutes total for all public comments.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Elgin Town Hall, 2469 Main Street, Elgin, SC 29045
Elgin Town Council meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM at Elgin Town Hall (2469 Main Street). Meetings are open to the public and are also streamed on the Town's Facebook page. The agenda includes a Public Forum for public comment, but the Town does not publish the public-comment procedure (whether you sign up in advance or at the meeting) or any speaker time limits on its website or its meeting agendas. To be safe, plan to arrive before the 6:00 PM start and contact Town Hall to confirm how to be added to the Public Forum: (803) 438-2362 or elgin.clerk@townofelginsc.com.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Springdale Town Hall (Council Chambers), 2909 Platt Springs Road, Springdale, SC 29170
Springdale Town Council regular meetings include a Public Comment period, but the Town does not publish a written sign-up procedure, deadline, or per-speaker time limit on its agendas or website. To confirm how to sign up to speak and any time limit before attending, contact Municipal Clerk Leeann Kelly at lkelly@springdalesc.gov or Town Hall at 803-794-0408.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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City Hall (Council Chambers), 242 Hampton Street, Walterboro, SC 29488
Walterboro City Council meetings include agenda-item and presentation segments, but the City does not publish a public-comment sign-up procedure or per-speaker time limit on any official source. Before attending, contact the Clerk to Council, Adrienne Nettles, at 843-782-1010 or anettles@walterborosc.org to confirm how to be recognized to speak and whether you must be placed on the agenda in advance. Meetings are held at City Hall, 242 Hampton Street, and agendas are posted at City Hall and online at least 24 hours beforehand.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
The agenda's "Requests for Appearances / Citizen Comment" period appears only when a resident has arranged to appear in advance, and the City does not publish the sign-up procedure, deadline, or a per-speaker time limit — so you likely must ask to be placed on the agenda before the meeting rather than signing up at the door. Confirm how and when to sign up with the City Clerk's office beforehand at (803) 791-1880 or info@westcolumbiasc.gov.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Pageland Town Hall, 307 E. McGregor Street, Pageland, SC 29728
Regular Town Council meetings include a public-comment agenda item, "Persons Appearing Before Council," but the Town does not publish a sign-up procedure, deadline, or per-speaker time limit for it. To confirm how to sign up to speak or be placed on the agenda, contact Pageland Town Hall at (843) 672-7292 ahead of the meeting.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
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Law Enforcement Center, Courtroom 1, 220 NW Main Street, Easley, SC 29640
Easley City Council holds a "Citizens Wishing to Address City Council" public-comment period at its regular monthly meetings, but the City does not publish the sign-up steps or any per-speaker time limit on its website or agendas. To confirm how to be added to speak, contact the Clerk to Council at Easley City Hall, (864) 855-7900, before the meeting. Note: the City has cancelled its September 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 regular meetings; the next regular meeting is November 9, 2026.
Council meeting · Repeats monthly
Past events (16)
- SEP 1 Pageland Town Council Pageland · Chesterfield County
- SEP 1 Anderson County Council Anderson · Anderson County
- SEP 1 West Columbia City Council West Columbia · Lexington County
- SEP 1 Walterboro City Council Walterboro · Colleton County
- SEP 1 Springdale Town Council Springdale · Lexington County
- SEP 1 Richland County Council Columbia · Richland County
- SEP 1 Horry County Council Conway · Horry County
- SEP 1 Greenville County Council Greenville · Greenville County
- SEP 1 Elgin Town Council Elgin · Kershaw County
- SEP 1 Darlington City Council Darlington · Darlington County
- SEP 1 Cayce City Council Cayce · Lexington County
- SEP 1 Camden City Council Camden · Kershaw County
- SEP 1 Columbia City Council Columbia · Richland County
- SEP 1 Kiawah Island Town Council Kiawah Island · Charleston County
- AUG 27 North Charleston City Council North Charleston · Charleston County
- AUG 25 Myrtle Beach City Council Myrtle Beach · Horry County
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