Transparency matters. We’re sharing a recap of the June 9, 2026 Landrum City Council meeting to help keep our community informed about actions, discussions, and upcoming public hearings.

For the City Administrator report please follow this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QzKPl9avsiBogQsOfO1Hr88fneXakfIq/view?usp=sharing

🎓Congratulations to the Landrum Cardinals Class of 2026!

Today we celebrate your hard work, determination, memories, and accomplishments. 

As you turn the page to your next chapter, always remember where you came from and the community that proudly stands behind you.

Your future is bright, Cardinals and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!

Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal!

A special thank you to Revie & Scott for all of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to keeping the City of Landrum running smoothly every day. From maintaining our streets and parks to helping improve our public spaces, your efforts do not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you do for our community during Public Works Appreciation Week and all year long!

Transparency and communication matter. We’re committed to keeping the community informed by sharing regular City Council meeting recaps with the public.

These updates help residents stay connected to discussions, decisions, recognitions, projects, and actions taking place in the City of Landrum.

Thank you for staying engaged and involved in your local government!

For the City Administrator report please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UEOd1cIV31i7QqDdeKSKT3E2Nd4l9yyW/view?usp=sharing

The Saluda Grade Trail Spring Forum was held at Polk County High School with approximately 350 community members present to hear updates, share ideas, and help shape the future of the trail corridor. Key priorities continue to focus on safe recreation, healthy communities, protected natural areas, and supporting local economies while preserving the character of our towns. Planning, funding, and environmental review work continues across both North and South Carolina as momentum for the trail moves forward. For more information about the future vision for the Saluda Grade Trail please visit this link: https://www.saludagradetrail.org/saluda-grade-news/spring-forum-recap-a-regional-roadmap-takes-shape

For National Police Week, we proudly recognize the dedicated men and women of the Landrum Police Department.

Thank you for your service, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the citizens of our community each day. Your courage and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. 

We are grateful for the officers who serve and the families who support them behind the scenes.

Please join the City of Landrum in honoring our Landrum Police Department and remembering the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Brush, weeds, overgrown vegetation, and accumulated debris are violations of the International Property Maintenance Code.

Homeowners are responsible for keeping their property clear of these conditions. To avoid enforcement action from the City’s Code Enforcement Department, please remove any brush or debris from your property in a timely manner.

The City of Landrum will resume brush and debris pickup in September. Until then, homeowners are responsible for handling cleanup and disposal on their own.

Thank you for helping keep Landrum safe, clean, and well maintained!

Hey Landrum…..More great news for Brookwood Park!

A new ADA swing has been installed, helping make our playground more inclusive and welcoming for children of all abilities. We’re excited to continue making improvements that help every child enjoy our parks.

Thank you for Loving Landrum! 

Brookwood Park just got another great update!

Our playground steps are now complete, helping make the play area safer and more accessible for families to enjoy.

A big thank you to the City of Landrum’s dynamic duo maintenance crew, Revie & Scott, for their hard work and dedication to keeping our parks in great shape for the community.

Thank you for your continued patience.

The City of Landrum maintenance team appreciates your patience as we make repairs and improvements at Brookwood Park. 

For everyone’s safety, please do not allow your children to play near the work area. Play equipment is accessible on the other side.

Thank you!

The City of Landrum was proud to recognize the Landrum High School Lady Cardinals Basketball Team for their outstanding achievement as the 2A State Champions at tonight’s city council meeting. 

Each player and coach received a proclamation from Mayor Bob Briggs and a plaque from the City of Landrum in recognition of this historic accomplishment.

A special thank you to Representative Josiah Magnuson-District 38, Representative Mike Burns-District 17, and Taylor Wofford, representing Congressman William Timmons-4th Congressional District, for joining us and helping honor these incredible student-athletes. The representatives presented the team with a resolution, certificates, and an American Flag that was flown over the United States Capitol in honor of their State Championship victory.  

We are so proud of the Lady Cardinals and grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and championship season. 

Congratulations again to the Lady Cardinals on an unforgettable season! 

We missed a few Lady Cardinals due to spring sports but as always….

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A CARDINAL! 

Hi folks, here’s our Landrum City Council Special Budget Meeting Recap:

Council authorized the Interim City Administrator to conduct financial business via resolution. This is a standard action taken any time a new Administrator is appointed.

Interim City Administrator Sauve led a budget discussion for Fiscal Year 27 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). Highlights included:

🔹 A Strategic Moment for Landrum

Our community continues to grow—new homes, new businesses, and major planning initiatives are underway. This budget is about aligning resources with that momentum while making disciplined, forward-looking decisions.

🔹 Key Financial Reality

While revenues remain stable and growing modestly, expenditures are increasing at a faster rate. That means this year’s budget requires careful prioritization, sequencing, and aggressive pursuit of grant funding to close the gap.

🔹 Top Priorities Identified by Council

• Public Safety First – Police staffing, equipment, and technology remain the #1 priority. We are actively pursuing federal grant funding to offset costs.

• Investing in People – A citywide Classification & Compensation Study is underway to ensure competitive and equitable pay.

• Strengthening Operations – The addition of a Deputy City Administrator/Planner through reclassification of an Assistant Clerk position expands internal capacity to support growth and reduce reliance on outside consultants.

• Infrastructure & Public Works – Equipment needs including a dump truck and excavator are essential to maintain streets, drainage, and right-of-way services.

• Cybersecurity & IT Modernization – Moving toward managed IT services to protect city systems and improve efficiency.

🔹 Growth Creates Opportunity

Continued residential and commercial growth is strengthening the tax base. At the same time, the City is actively pursuing grants (federal, state, and regional) to fund key initiatives without placing additional burden on taxpayers.

🔹 No Tax Increase Proposed

The current budget framework does not assume a tax increase, though Council will continue evaluating all tools available.

🔹 What Comes Next

• Budget draft presented: June 9

• Public hearing & first reading: June 9

• Final adoption: June 24

This process is about more than balancing numbers—it’s about setting priorities that reflect Landrum’s future.

We appreciate Council’s thoughtful engagement and the public’s continued interest as we work toward a responsible, strategic FY2027 budget.

-JJ Sauve, Interim City Administrator 

-Tricia Taber, Public Relations/Marketing Director 

📄 Full FY27 Budget workshop materials can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bDklr93ylewXpnTebz1q1KXLbE6Okkby?usp=sharing

When visiting link, be sure to click on “Sort by” then “Last modified” for newest material.

We’re happy to share that a new ADA ramp has been completed at Brookwood Park, helping improve accessibility for all who visit and enjoy the playground.

The City of Landrum is committed to making our parks more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for everyone in our community. We appreciate your patience!

Thanks again to our amazing city maintenance guys Revie & Scott for this update!

ALL ABOARD!!!!

The Landrum Rail & History Museum opens for the season on Saturday, April 4, 2026 and we’re excited to welcome everyone back!

Step inside and enjoy a look at Landrum’s railroad heritage and local history that helped shape our community. 

The museum will be open Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, April 4 through October 31, 2026.

Come visit the museum at 211 North Trade Avenue and take a trip through Landrum’s history! 

A Note on Communication, Parks, and Planning

‍Let’s talk for a minute about parks, planning, and how we communicate.

‍Over the weekend, I received an email from a resident regarding the condition of Brookwood Park. We connected on Monday and had a productive exchange about the concerns. On Monday we had another couple of calls from citizens about our parks as well. On Tuesday, Revie, Scott, Tricia, and I met at the park to assess the situation in person and develop a plan. By Wednesday, the team was already beginning work.

‍That is what responsible reporting of public issues and responsiveness looks like.

‍Revie and Scott quickly outlined a game plan to address what we saw, including aging wood, areas that needed paint, chain replacements, and protective coating work. The team got to work right away, and I expect kids will be enjoying those improvements very soon.

‍This work comes on top of the regular mowing, trimming, and tree remediation that Revie and Scott are already managing across the city. It is a strong example of how our staff responds when issues are brought to our attention through official channels.

‍At the same time, it is important to recognize that not every request can be addressed immediately. Our two-person maintenance team manages a wide range of responsibilities, and they must balance new requests with ongoing work across the city. Sticking to a schedule, prioritizing needs, and following projects through to completion are essential to maintaining efficiency and ensuring that work is done properly.

‍In this case, the team was able to respond quickly, but that will not always be possible depending on workload and priorities, however every need that is officially reported is added to the queue based on priorities and resource availability. That is part of responsible operations for any organizations, public or private.

‍It is also important to note that these are interim improvements. We are actively evaluating long-term options for our parks system, including Brookwood Park and future park investments. We’re in discussions with citizens about how they can help and be volunteers and stewards of our public spaces. We’re in discussions with Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation and other non-profit partners about how we can better serve these areas.

‍Thoughtful planning and community partnerships, combined with practical and actionable steps, are how we ensure the city can provide high-quality services and remains accountable to the public while the community is able to engage and be active players in improving the lives of everyone who lives in and visits the city.

‍I hope the residents who reached out, and others we spoke with at the park, can see and appreciate the work our maintenance team does every day. More importantly, I hope it is clear how willing and eager our entire city team is to work with residents and address concerns when they are reported to us through official channels.

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That brings me to an important question: What counts as a “reported” issue?

‍While social media can be a helpful way to stay informed, it is not a reliable or accountable way for the city to receive and track service requests. It would not be an effective use of taxpayer resources to have staff monitoring Facebook around the clock, and those platforms are not always the best place for clear, accurate, and constructive communication.

‍Our official social media pages are intended to provide timely and accurate information, not to serve as open discussion forums. That said, we absolutely want to hear from you.

‍There are several effective ways to reach us:

• Send us a message through our official social media pages

• Call or visit City Hall at 100 N. Shamrock Avenue, (864) 457-3000

• Email requests@cityoflandrumsc.com

• Submit a request through the city website at www.cityoflandrumsc.com

• Contact City staff or Council members directly using the contact information available on our website

• Attend an official city event such as a Work Session, Council Meeting, Public Hearing, or our informal Coffee with the City events

‍These official channels matter because they allow us to speak to people directly, track requests, respond efficiently, and remain accountable. Like any well-run organization, we rely on work orders and service tracking to understand what issues are occurring, how quickly they are being addressed, and how we can improve.

‍We cannot do that effectively through scattered or informal communication, and it would not provide the level of accountability that our residents deserve.

‍At the end of the day, our goal is simple: to be responsive, transparent, and effective in serving the community in immediate issues and long-term planning. The more we can work together through clear and consistent communication, the better we can achieve those goals.

‍Thank you as always!

- J.J. Sauve ‍

Interim City Administrator

j.sauve@cityoflandrumsc.com

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-Tricia Taber

PR/Marketing Director

tricia.taber@cityoflandrumsc.com

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‍This Week in Landrum…..

‍This past week marked the beginning of my service as Interim City Administrator. I want to thank Mayor Briggs and City Council for the opportunity to serve during this transition. Landrum is a special place, and for me, it has always been part of my home. Even though I was a Tryon Tiger (Tryon Middle, not High… I’m not quite that old) and a Polk County Wolverine, the rivalry we had with the Cardinals led to lifelong friendships and a love and respect for these communities.

‍One of the most important things I’ve learned in my 20+ year career working in and with local governments, small businesses, non-profits, and small communities is that respectful and effective communication is key to any successes. As part of that process, I want to begin these weekly update messages for the community. My focus on going into this role is simple: to help keep the city moving forward while preserving the character and values that make our community what it is.

‍Here’s what we worked on this week:

• This week was a little hectic for me to settle into the interim role and meet with Shannon to go over our transition plan. I want to again thank Shannon Baldwin for his hard work and dedication over the past year in Landrum. He was able to work with Council and the community to accomplish a lot!

• Met with the Farmers Market Board as they prepare for the 2026 season—we’re looking forward to another great year with a staple of the community.

• Met with the Dark Corner Classic Car Show team and everyone is excited about this year’s event! Organizers are expecting at least 300 vehicles this year. Come out to enjoy the excitement, explore downtown Landrum, and experience one of the city’s favorite annual events.

• Met with our partners in the region to discuss land conservation opportunities, youth engagement opportunities, and the future of the Saluda Grade Trail project.

• Traveled to Columbia to advocate for Landrum’s strategic vision with partner organizations including the Municipal Association of South Carolina.

• Spent much of the week diving into the budget, ordinances, and ongoing projects, and meeting with staff, Council members, and residents. If I haven’t met with you yet, don’t worry, I’m going to be visiting local businesses and will be at community events, so please don’t hesitate to come up to me and introduce yourself or ask any questions you have about the hard work the Landrum team is doing behind the scenes.

• Staff continued as always to work hard behind the scenes, keeping the city going by working to clearly identify needs and priorities and execute our strategic plan.

 What we’re working on now:

• Getting ready for our next Budget Workshop on proposed revenues (April 8)

• Our next regular City Council Work session and City Council Meeting are scheduled for the second Tuesday in April (April 14)

• Working with PR/Marketing Director, Tricia Taber to launch “Coffee and Conversations”—informal opportunities to meet, talk, and stay connected with what’s happening in the city at some of our great local coffee and breakfast spots.

• Assessing our city assets and infrastructure and planning for the future.

• Exploring ways to improve communication, including regular updates like this and the infrastructure needs to restart recording or live streaming of meetings.

Looking ahead:

• Continued meetings with Council, staff, and community partners

• Ongoing transition work and budget preparation

• Opening Day of the Landrum Farmers Market is Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 8:00am-12:00pm. Please come out for fresh market finds and friendly faces of our local vendors. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another wonderful market season! Our Landrum Middle and High School FFA groups will be doing some spring cleaning this week to get the pavilion ready! We appreciate our Cardinals!

• The City of Landrum looks forward to partnering with Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation to explore planning initiatives and funding opportunities for upgrades and park improvements.  

Landrum, and the areas around it, continue to grow, and we want to make sure that growth is handled the right way—through thoughtful planning and responsible budgeting—so we preserve what makes this place special. 

I appreciate the opportunity to serve our community and look forward to continuing to meet and hear from members of the community.

—J.J. Sauve
Interim City Administrator

j.sauve@cityoflandrumsc.com

—Tricia Taber

Public Relations/Marketing Director

tricia.taber@cityoflandrumsc.com