Marion County approves ordinance to issue up to $550,000 in general-obligation bonds

Marion County Council approved on third reading Ordinance 2025-05, which authorizes the issuance and sale of general-obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $550,000.

During a public hearing before the vote, a staff member read the ordinance title into the record and invited public comment. The staff member said, “we have 1 item for public hearing tonight. This is for ordinance 20 25 dash 0 5. In order to provide for the issuance and sale of not exceeding $550,000 general obligation bonds in Marion County, South Carolina. Filed for the purposes for which the proceeds of said bond shall be expended, filed for the payment of said bond and other matters related thereto.” The hearing produced no speakers in favor or opposition, and council closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.

On third reading the council again read the ordinance title and moved for action. After a motion and second, the council voted in favor and the chair announced, “Aye,” and “Ayes have it,” indicating approval on third reading. The ordinance’s text as read indicates proceeds will be used for the purposes specified in the ordinance and for payment and other matters related to the bonds.

The record does not include a roll-call vote, names of a mover or seconder, nor a breakdown of the vote tally by member. The public hearing produced no oral comments or submitted statements identified in the record.

The council announced other related items would be brought forward at later meetings for matters that remain pending notice or additional readings.