This Week In Landrum…..
This Week in Landrum
From the City Administrator's Office — Monday, April 13, 2026
A Note from the Administrator
It has been another full and productive week for the City of Landrum. From budget planning to trail conversations to park improvements, the work of building a stronger, safer, and better-connected community continues. We are grateful for the engaged residents and partners who make that work possible. As a reminder, I am serving in this interim role part-time while continuing my law practice in Tryon, and I am generally in the office at City Hall on weekday mornings.
What Happened This Week
Budget Workshop III was held on April 8th, covering the expenditure side of the FY 2026–2027 budget — including departmental needs, capital priorities, and staffing. Budget materials from that session are available online for public review. We remain on track for adoption by the June 30 deadline.
Welcomed April Williams to the team. April will fill the Assistant Clerk role being vacated by Camillie Corn who is retiring on May 15. Council decided to combine the funding for this already existing position and the funds being discussed for a part-time planner and reclassify the position to a Deputy City Administrator role. April brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the City and she will be handling all planning and community development related matters as well as serving as the City Clerk after a brief transition period.
City staff met with PAL (Play Advocate Live) to discuss the current status of the Saluda Grade Trail and to identify what resources the City of Landrum will need to ensure the safety of residents and users along the trail corridor. More to come as those conversations develop.
Mayor, City Administrator, Council members, community members, and business owners participated in Zoom interviews with Clemson University Professor Schimdt and class about Rural Development.
Meeting with the Landrum Farmer’s Market following their awesome opening weekend!
The ADA-compliant ramp at Brookwood Park has been repaired and is back in service — thank you for your patience while that work was completed.
This Tuesday April 14 is the Council Work Session and Regular Meeting, which will include a very special recognition of the Lady Cardinals Basketball State Championship team. Congratulations to these young athletes and their coaches!
What We're Working on Now
Ongoing improvements at Brookwood Park, including continued equipment repairs. Work on the large play unit steps and barrier is in progress, and a new ADA-compliant swing remains on order.
Ongoing discussions with the property owner of Northside (Simmons St. ) Park regarding clearing title so that a new lease can be entered and park improvements take place.
The Classification and Compensation Study, conducted internally after the original vendor cancelled, is in its final stages and expected for Council review next month.
The draft Procurement Policy and supporting SOPs are before Council for discussion Tuesday night April 14.
Evaluation of IT service providers continues, with a goal of bringing a recommendation to the May agenda.
Work is underway on a City Administrator recruitment pamphlet, anticipated for Council review in May and posting for the full-time position in May or June.
Looking Ahead
April 17: Ribbon Cutting Celebration-Cara Bella Boutique 11:00am
April 21: Spartanburg Regional Medical Group of the Carolinas Open House 4:00pm-6:00pm
April 22: Coffee with the City – Third Space Coffee & Bakery
Every Saturday: Landrum Farmers Market — come out and enjoy the season!
May 30: Dark Corner Classic Car Show on North Trade Avenue. Be sure to cruise into downtown Landrum on May 30 from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Community Notes
Questions or concerns? Reach us at 864.457.3000 or requests@cityoflandrumsc.com. We always want to hear from you.
Respectfully,
J.J. Sauve, Interim City Administrator
Tricia Taber, PR/Marketing Director