Clemson City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joe
Burgett
Joe Burgett is running for Clemson City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Scott Allison
- 02Joe BurgettYou’re reading
- 03Nanda Edgerton
- 04Fran McGuire
- 05Alesia SmithIncumbent
Background
- About
- Tenured Clemson University professor of construction science, general contractor and Pickens County Emergency Services board member.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Professor
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Ballotpedia
- Campaign website
- www.joeburgett.com
Joe Burgett did not attend the Oct. 1 League of Women Voters forum and sent a statement that was read aloud. The Journal
On the record: Joe Burgett
3 sourced01Development1 sourced position
Says new projects should be approved only when they align with the Comprehensive Plan and the community's long-term vision.
New projects should be approved only when they align with the community’s long-term vision, protect established neighborhoods, and preserve the character that makes Clemson special.”
Own statementJoe Burgett for Clemson City CouncilLink
02Student housing1 sourced position
Says the city should encourage more on-campus student housing to reduce pressure on established neighborhoods.
We should also encourage more on-campus student housing to reduce pressure on established neighborhoods.”
Own statementJoe Burgett for Clemson City CouncilLink
03Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for the S.C. House of Representatives in 2026; the campaign ended in the primaries.
Own statementThe Tiger · Sep 17, 2026Link
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