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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Simpsonville voter guide

City budget

May 5, 2026

Adopting the 2026-2027 city budget, Ordinance 2026-007

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesAustin DupreVoted yes on adopting the 2026-2027 city budget, Ordinance 2026-007 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesKelland L. GarlandVoted yes on adopting the 2026-2027 city budget, Ordinance 2026-007 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesMichael HesseVoted yes on adopting the 2026-2027 city budget, Ordinance 2026-007 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesRonald L. Sowder Jr.Voted yes on adopting the 2026-2027 city budget, Ordinance 2026-007 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesScott McDowellVoted yes on adopting the 2026-2027 city budget, Ordinance 2026-007 (passed 5-0, May 2026).

City of Simpsonville · May 5, 2026Link

Data centers

Aug 18, 2026

Resolution 2026-002 on a data center moratorium

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, Aug. 2026

  • YesAustin DupreVoted yes on Resolution 2026-002 on a data center moratorium (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
  • YesKelland L. GarlandVoted yes on Resolution 2026-002 on a data center moratorium (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
  • YesMichael HesseVoted yes on Resolution 2026-002 on a data center moratorium (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
  • YesScott McDowellVoted yes on Resolution 2026-002 on a data center moratorium (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).

City of Simpsonville · Aug 18, 2026Link

Growth and planning

Mar 3, 2026

Overturning the Triple S Planning zone change recommendation for 54 Just A Mere Lane

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, March 2026

  • YesKelland L. GarlandVoted yes on overturning the Triple S Planning zone change recommendation for 54 Just A Mere Lane (passed 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesMichael HesseVoted yes on overturning the Triple S Planning zone change recommendation for 54 Just A Mere Lane (passed 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesRonald L. Sowder Jr.Voted yes on overturning the Triple S Planning zone change recommendation for 54 Just A Mere Lane (passed 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesScott McDowellVoted yes on overturning the Triple S Planning zone change recommendation for 54 Just A Mere Lane (passed 4-0, March 2026).

City of Simpsonville · Mar 3, 2026Link

Aug 18, 2026

Approving the Simpsonville Comprehensive Plan text amendments presented by Triple S Planning & Zoning

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, Aug. 2026

  • YesAustin DupreVoted yes on approving the Simpsonville Comprehensive Plan text amendments presented by Triple S Planning & Zoning (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
  • YesKelland L. GarlandVoted yes on approving the Simpsonville Comprehensive Plan text amendments presented by Triple S Planning & Zoning (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
  • YesMichael HesseVoted yes on approving the Simpsonville Comprehensive Plan text amendments presented by Triple S Planning & Zoning (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
  • YesRonald L. Sowder Jr.Voted yes on approving the Simpsonville Comprehensive Plan text amendments presented by Triple S Planning & Zoning (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).
  • YesScott McDowellVoted yes on approving the Simpsonville Comprehensive Plan text amendments presented by Triple S Planning & Zoning (passed unanimously, Aug. 2026).

City of Simpsonville · Aug 18, 2026Link

Parks

Mar 17, 2026

Having the parks director create a request for quotation for the new park land

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, March 2026

  • YesAustin DupreVoted yes on having the parks director create a request for quotation for the new park land (passed unanimously, March 2026).
  • YesKelland L. GarlandVoted yes on having the parks director create a request for quotation for the new park land (passed unanimously, March 2026).
  • YesMichael HesseVoted yes on having the parks director create a request for quotation for the new park land (passed unanimously, March 2026).
  • YesScott McDowellVoted yes on having the parks director create a request for quotation for the new park land (passed unanimously, March 2026).

City of Simpsonville · Mar 17, 2026Link

Property tax

Sep 2, 2025

Adopting the 2025 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2025-006

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2025

  • YesAustin DupreVoted yes on adopting the 2025 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2025-006 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesKelland L. GarlandVoted yes on adopting the 2025 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2025-006 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesMichael HesseVoted yes on adopting the 2025 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2025-006 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesRonald L. Sowder Jr.Voted yes on adopting the 2025 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2025-006 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
  • YesScott McDowellVoted yes on adopting the 2025 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2025-006 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).

City of Simpsonville · Sep 2, 2025Link

Sep 1, 2026

Adopting the 2026 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2026-009

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesAustin DupreVoted yes on adopting the 2026 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2026-009 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesKelland L. GarlandVoted yes on adopting the 2026 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2026-009 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesMichael HesseVoted yes on adopting the 2026 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2026-009 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesRonald L. Sowder Jr.Voted yes on adopting the 2026 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2026-009 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesScott McDowellVoted yes on adopting the 2026 property tax rate ordinance, Ordinance 2026-009 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

City of Simpsonville · Sep 1, 2026Link

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