Council to Hold Second Reading on 2025-26 Budget Tuesday

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Anderson County Council on Tuesday is expected to approve a measure aimed at protecting waterways from runoff and pollution in the county. All properties of 50 acres or less will require a riparian zone of 50 feet buffer and properties of greater than 50 acres a 100-foot buffer. A riparian zone is the transitional area between a body of water and the surrounding land. It's essentially the area where terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems meet, influencing both the soil, vegetation, and overall environment. River/stream banks and flood plains are among the areas impacted by the new ordinance.

Council meets at 6:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse downtown. Full agenda.

Council will also vote on second reading, on a $292 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The budget, which is still being fine-tuned, must be approved in three readings before the next fiscal year begins July 1. The Council Finance Committee meets Monday at 10 a.m. in the administrator’s conference room in the historic courthouse.

At the 6 p.m. recognition meeting, the county will honor Generation 4 and the Rev. Dr. Ankoma Anderson for their commitment to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and their continued advocacy on behalf of older adults.