Spartanburg Co. Council member steps down after decades in office
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.- A long time Spartanburg County Council member has decided to leave for a new opportunity, to serve the State of South Carolina.
David Britt is a familiar face to many in Spartanburg County. He has been a champion of growth in Spartanburg as the Vice Chair of County Council and Chair of Economic Development, since he was elected in 1991.
'I got elected basically to bring jobs to Spartanburg, I work in industry and have been since I graduated from Wofford, and that's what I love,' Britt said. 'I love selling Spartanburg and bringing hope and opportunity to the residents.'
Now, Britt is closing the chapter on a decades-old-career.
Last Thursday, Britt was elected by the General Assembly to serve on the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
'This is not something I was looking to do,' Britt added. 'I had a group of people in Spartanburg and across the state that said, what you have done in Spartanburg County you need to be doing for the State of South Carolina.'
Britt said it was a tough decision to make after serving on county council for nearly 35 years.
'Now is a chance for me to have a lasting impact on the State of South Carolina,' he said.
The Public Service Commission regulates public utilities and helps set rates for electric, water, natural gas, and wastewater companies.
Britt believes as he steps down, Spartanburg County is in good hands.
'We are in a great place compared to where we were in 1991, to where we are in 2025. I am convinced that this council and this community will not slow down and will continue to attract the very best companies in the world to come here and the very best people,' Britt said.
On the Public Service Commission, Britt will represent the state's fourth congressional district, which is made up of Spartanburg and Greenville Counties.
Britt's last day on council will be May 19.
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