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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Spartanburg county, city council members to resign, accept state positions
Since 1991, David Britt has championed economic development as a member of Spartanburg County Council. He was part of the team that recruited BMW to Spartanburg, and he is known as an enthusiastic proponent of tax incentives for companies looking to move to the area. Britt will leave the Spartanburg County Council after its May 19 meeting to take a position with the South Carolina Public Service Commission. 'Serving on county council has been the biggest honor of my life,' he said. 'It has been so gratifying getting to serve my constituents. And getting to know great companies and recruiting them to Spartanburg – starting with BMW. Never in my wildest imagination would I have known what they would mean for Spartanburg County and for the whole state.' The Public Service Commission has oversight over utilities, including setting rates for natural gas, electric, water and wastewater companies. It also regulates telecommunications companies. The General Assembly elects commissioners to represent congressional districts. Britt will serve the 4th Congressional District, which encompasses most of Spartanburg and Greenville counties. While his new role takes him off the frontlines of recruiting companies to Spartanburg, Britt says he won't leave the economic development world altogether. 'We face critical challenges and opportunities for sustainable energy for our future,' he said. 'I decided to seek this position because I believe this is a role in which there is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the state of South Carolina.' Meanwhile, Spartanburg City Council member Rob Rain was recently appointed to the South Carolina Ports Authority. Members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate. In a recorded interview for the position, Rain said he would resign from the city council. He was first elected in 2019. Special elections will take place for these two roles in the coming months, said Director of Registrations and Elections John Baucom. Rain is the CEO of OTO Development, a Spartanburg-based hotel development and management company, and part of The Johnson Group. Britt is the vice president of Tindall Corporation, a concrete contractor. This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Spartanburg elected officials set to move into roles on state boards
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSPA 7NEWS.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
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Spartanburg Co. close to landing nearly $2.8 billion project from mystery company
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Spartanburg County approved a resolution Monday to provide tax incentives in an attempt to land one of the largest investments in South Carolina history. Spartanburg County Council unanimously approved a resolution to move forward with two Fee In Lieu of Tax (FILOT) Agreements for Project MOC-1, a nearly $2.8 billion investment which would add 27 jobs. Council member David Britt said MOC-1 would be the second largest single investment ever in the state. While he couldn't divulge name of the company behind the project or where the project will be located, Britt described it as a high performance computing facility. He said the company is involved in technology, engineering, and aerospace and the facility will generate its own power. Britt said he's met with company executives and they are 'the kind of company we want in the county.' 'We want companies that are going to help raise the bar for all of Spartanburg County,' Britt continued. Britt said Spartanburg County is still competing with another state for the project. The FILOT agreements would set the property assessment at 4% for 40 years and provide a special source tax credit of $30 million over 20 years against the payments in lieu of taxes. The next step for the project is the first reading of ordinances for the two FILOT agreements. The agreements will require three readings by county council before they are approved. 'Hopefully, very soon, we'll be able to announce the name of the company and where they're going and what they're going to be doing,' said Britt. Britt expressed hope that an announcement would be made before May. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
