Clemson City Council Meeting This Evening

Clemson City Council will hold a regular meeting this evening in the Council Chamber of Clemson City Hall. The meeting will commence with a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. to discuss an application for the Community Development Block Grant Program, followed by the regular council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The agenda includes a discussion on the South Carolina Public Invocation Act, a proposed sponsorship program for community events, and staff reports. The Council will also consider the first reading of two ordinances to amend the City Code, and other policy items such as accepting the dedication of roads and sidewalks in various areas, adopting a new fee structure for pickleball, and encouraging the South Carolina General Assembly to adopt the Clementa C. Pinkney Hate Crimes Act, which provides for an enhanced penalty for certain violent crimes when the offender intentionally targets a victim based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.

The enhanced penalty includes a fine of up to $10,000 and an additional term of imprisonment of up to five years. During the meeting, Mayor Halfacre will present a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to receive a legal briefing from the City Attorney on various matters.

The public is welcome to attend.