Development Commission breakfast for mayors about ‘One Orangeburg’

In an effort to show the importance of economic development collaboration, the Orangeburg County Development Commission held its annual Mayors’ Breakfast Wednesday.

The breakfast is held by the OCDC in an effort to get the county’s 17 municipalities together to engage in an informal conversation and to get input from the municipal leadership of the county.

“The Mayors’ Breakfast is an opportunity to get to know one another and to share information,” OCDC Chairman Kenneth Middleton said. “It is all about being ‘One Orangeburg.’”

Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright Sr. said having all the mayors involved helps to keep cohesion during a transitionary election year.

“Getting the former, present and newly elected mayors working together will assist with a smooth transition of power and helps to improve the quality of life” Wright said.

The mayors in attendance received an update on the third round of the 1-cent capital sales tax. The referendum was approved by Orangeburg County voters and will bring in about $84 million over the next seven years for a variety of building projects throughout the county, including new roads, economic development, municipal building, wastewater treatment plants as well as creating recreational areas.

The mayors were provided an economic development update and were introduced to an OCDC marketing outreach called “Faces and Places.”

The video promotes community and showcases the county.