Members
Message from the Mayor
As your Mayor, I want to welcome you to the new official and ADA compliant website of the Town of Six Mile, South Carolina. On behalf of myself, Town Council, and staff, our goal is to keep this website current, interactive and the “go to” current information site for our town.
We are a living and working community of approximately 759 residents. We are blessed to be located in a beautiful setting with Six Mile Mountain in the background.
We have multiple town, Ponderosa recreation, and hybrid projects with other groups in process which is amazing for a town of our size. These include our Downtown Community Park, Community Park, Annex, Six Mile Recreation, and the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk. Despite an ambitious agenda, we maintain our financial integrity.
Our town’s founding principles were based on civility. The importance of civility can never be understated. The practice of civility reflects how our town is viewed by others for years to come and serves as a good citizen example for our youth.
We stress volunteerism and promote volunteer opportunities to urge folks to get involved in town events and activities. Website signup for volunteering is easy. A recent tree planting project at the Bryson site had volunteers from across the Upstate.
Despite a size of only two square miles, our town is growing. Recent additions have occurred to our downtown business district. We always welcome new businesses as they partner with our existing businesses to jointly foster pride in our town and enrich our town. Our downtown businesses provide opportunities for fun, food, merchandise, and more. These growing business endeavors make Six Mile a destination.
Since Day I as Mayor, I have always invited anyone to sit down for a chat with me any time. For many months I set aside time for lunch with the Mayor. I continue to encourage one on one dialog.
I see this town as having a great future. That future is dependent on you, our citizens, to assist in a forward-thinking future for our town while simultaneously retaining small town character and values.
Kindest regards
James A. Atkinson
Mayor
Chris King
Council Member
December 2, 2025 – December 2, 2029
Mayor Pro Tempore
Dec 2 2025 – Dec 2 2027
Overview
The Town Council for the Town of Six Mile operates under the Council Form of Government. The governing body is composed of five elected officials: one Mayor and four Council Members, all elected by the community. Council members serve four-year terms, with the terms staggered so that one half of the membership is elected every two years. Members take their seats and the Oath of Office at the first December council meeting. After each general municipal election, Town Council elects one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term of up to two years. The Mayor Pro Tempore assumes the duties of the Mayor in the event of the Mayor’s temporary absence, disability, or if a vacancy occurs until a new Mayor is elected.
Council’s Priorities
Town Council is responsible for enacting policies, ordinances, and budgets that shall best promote the interests of the citizens and property owners of the municipality, and make decisions that guide the future of the town. Council holds the authority to for major decisions such as creating or changing town departments, setting fines and regulations, adopting the town budget, managing public property and streets, approving franchises and licenses, borrowing money, issuing bonds, levying taxes, annexing property, and handling the sale or lease of town-owned land. Council can amend or repeal any ordinance, and may use ordinances, resolutions, or motions for all other matters. In general, Council’s role is to ensure the orderly, efficient, and responsible governance of Six Mile.
Council Meetings
Regular Town Council meetings are typically held on the second Thursday of each month, at 7:00 PM, local time, unless otherwise set by the Mayor. (View calendar for exceptions) Meetings will be held at Town Hall located at 106 S Main St., Six Mile, SC 29682.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Matters to be considered at a regular meeting shall be placed on a written agenda prepared by the Mayor, members of Council and Clerk/Treasurer. It shall be publicly posted at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting. Matters not on the agenda may be considered upon request of a member unless at least two (2) members object.
Any citizen of the town shall be entitled to be placed on the agenda of any regular meeting to discuss any municipal matter, with the exception of personnel and contractual matters. Persons desiring to be placed on the agenda shall notify the Clerk/Treasurer not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting. The request shall be in writing stating the reason. Names will be added to a sign-In list and individuals will be acknowledged one at a time to provide public comments for no more than three (3) minutes.
The minutes of all public meetings of the Council shall be a matter of permanent public record. At each regular Council meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting or meetings shall be presented for approval. Minutes shall not be considered the official record of a meeting until approved by the Council. Any member of Council desiring to express a position in the minutes on a matter voted upon by Council may do so by presenting the position in writing to Council not later than the next regular meeting. No person shall make any change in the minutes or remove them from Town Hall, without prior approval of the Council.
If you would like to have an agenda emailed to you 24 hours before the Council meeting, email the request to the Town Clerk/Treasurer.