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Residents urge expanded rural transit and downtown support; council confirms three committee appointments
Summary
During public comment, residents urged expanded rural public transportation, support for a downtown development project and attention to road maintenance; Council confirmed three committee appointments recommended by the Internal Affairs committee.
During the April 8 public-comment period, three citizens addressed the council on separate issues.
Linda Hastie urged the council to expand public transportation to better serve students and elderly residents in rural areas, arguing increased service would produce long-term economic and social benefits.
Dr. Elaine Brunson outlined plans for a downtown development project and requested council support on parking, historic-preservation considerations and potential tax incentives; she also advocated for greater representation by the Sumter Black Chamber of Commerce on the Development Board.
George Bates praised recent road resurfacing work, recommended trimming shoulders to prevent drainage issues and inquired about staffing levels in the Sheriff’s Department.
Separately, the Internal Affairs committee reported multiple appointment recommendations. On motions made in open session, Council unanimously approved Thomas Bowman to the Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee, Craig Simmons to the Airport Committee and Rudolph Wheeler to the Litter Advisory Board.
