City of Walterboro, SC: Gateway to the ACE BasinCity of Walterboro, SC: Gateway to the ACE Basin

Our Government

City of Walterboro - City HallThe City of Walterboro Municipal Government was established on December 20, 1826. The operation of City Government remained largely unchanged until 1976 when the City adopted the Council/Manager form of government under which the City continues to operate today.

Our City is governed by a Mayor and six Council members elected at-large by the registered voters of the City of Walterboro. Council members are elected to staggered four-year terms and are elected under a partisan or party affiliated system.

Council Meetings

Walterboro City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:15 P.M. in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall, 242 Hampton Street. Any changes in meeting schedules are advertised in advance.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Council Members

Charles Lucas
Republican

Bill Young
Republican

Randy Peters
Democrat

Franklin Smalls
Democrat

Mayor Charlie Sweat
Democrat

Ted Parker
Democrat

Mary Anne Cannady
Republican

City Of Walterboro Staff

Jeff Lord
City Manager

George W. Cone
City Attorney

Otis Rhodes
Public Safety Director

Charlie Chewning
Public Works Director

David B. Dodd
Planning & Codes Director

Bill Floyd
Finance Director

Wayne Crosby
Utility Director

Betty Hudson
Clerk to Council

Ronnie Hickman
Building & Codes Director