Mayor of Upstate town resigns

Mayor of Upstate town resigns

HONEA PATH, S.C. (WSPA) - The mayor of Honea Path announced his resignation Tuesday. The Town of Honea Path shared Mayor Christopher Burton's announcement about his resignation on its Facebook page. He stated the following: Serving as your mayor has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated public servants, passionate community leaders, and the extraordinary people of thi…

Mayor of Upstate town resigns prompting a special election in July

On Tuesday, the mayor of an Upstate town resigned prompting a special election in July.

Honea Path Mayor Steps Down, Special Election to be Scheduled — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverCiting increasing demands from his full-time job as assistant professor of technology at Greenville Technical College, Honea Path Mayor Christopher Burton stepped down Tuesday night during the regular council meeting.Burton, who was elected in 2019, said he is proud of his accomplishments as mayor.“This decision was not made lightly,” Burton told the council. “I believe it is in the best interests of the town and wit…