Council members engage in spirited discussions during the inaugural meeting of 2025.
Cathy Miller has officially taken office as the new member of the County Council representing District 4 in Greenwood County. The swearing-in ceremony marked a positive start to 2025, with other newly elected council members also assuming their roles. Cathy, who brings extensive experience in engineering, finance, and nonprofit leadership, aims to foster community relationships and address the needs of residents. The council also elected new leadership and made significant decisions during the meeting, indicating a collaborative approach moving forward.
Greenwood is buzzing with excitement after the recent swearing-in of Cathy Miller as the newest member of the County Council representing District 4. The ceremony took place during the first council meeting of 2025, and you could feel the optimism in the air!
Cathy was accompanied by her husband, Lee Miller, as she took the oath of office, administered with care by Judge Cheryl Warren. Standing before fellow council members and a small crowd, Cathy embraced her new role warmly, ready to make an impact.
She wasn’t the only one taking on new responsibilities that day! Other council members, including Theo Lane (District 1), Dayne Pruitt (District 5), and Robbie Templeton (District 6), were also sworn in, signaling a new chapter for Greenwood County’s governance.
At the meeting, Theo Lane was elected as the new council chairman, with Dayne Pruitt stepping in as vice chairman. The council members showed unity in their decisions, voting 6-0 to confirm these leadership roles. This kind of teamwork surely sets a positive tone for the year ahead!
Cathy Miller is set on a mission to prioritize the needs of Greenwood County residents. With a wealth of experience under her belt, including stints in manufacturing, accounting, and leadership roles, she’s equipped to handle the challenges ahead. Although she has stepped into politics recently, her background is rich and diverse. She’s got what it takes to make waves in local governance!
A proud graduate of Clinton High School, Cathy earned a full-ride scholarship to the University of South Carolina. There, she initially pursued engineering but soon switched to analytical mathematics, graduating early with a degree in math and statistics in 1981.
Her career took off in industrial engineering at Greenwood Mills, where she held a managerial position for six years. Later, she joined a reputable company, Fuji Photo Film, climbing the corporate ladder from cost accountant to division controller over a 12-year period.
Cathy’s experience also includes serving as the CFO of Wesley Commons and director of finance at Capsugel, a role that allowed her to travel and learn on an international stage. In 2014, she founded her passion for helping others when she became the executive director at Beyond Abuse, a nonprofit devoted to supporting victims of child abuse and sexual assault. She dedicated five years to this noble cause before retiring in 2019.
Her next adventure was the interim county treasurer role, which sparked her interest in local politics. Realizing she wanted to contribute even more to the community, she ran for the County Council District 4 seat in 2024 and emerged victorious!
As Cathy joins the council, she plans to focus on building strong relationships with fellow council members and county staff, ensuring that the citizens of Greenwood County have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. Her approachable nature and extensive experience may usher in a new era of local governance.
The first council meeting also included important updates. The council unanimously agreed to extend the contract of County Manager Toby Chappell until January 2, 2029. Additionally, the council was pleased to announce that the county received a clean audit for 2024, reinforcing its commitment to financial integrity.
Another significant decision made at the meeting was the vote to dissolve Spring Wood as a special tax district, complete with a timeline for dispersing remaining funds. It’s evident that the council is actively working on initiatives that will benefit the community.
As Cathy Miller steps into her new role, the excitement in Greenwood continues to grow. The community eagerly anticipates what this fresh leadership will bring in the coming months and years ahead!
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