Planning Commission

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Purpose

Plans programs for the physical, social, and economic growth, development and redevelopment of the unincorporated areas of Richland County.

Frequency: Monthly on the 1st Monday

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Council Chambers at 2020 Hampton St.

Duration: 2-2.5 hours (approximately)

2026

No less than five and no more than nine members appointed for four-year terms.

Any person who is appointed to the commission after September 1, 2006 must reside in Richland County.
In appointing members to the commission, Council shall give due consideration as to whether applicants live in an unincorporated or incorporated area of the County.

Ability to listen;
Knowledge/understanding of issues facing the community;
Open-minded;
Ability to communicate;
Analytical;
Understanding of Planning, Land Use and Land Development;
Ability to be consistent with policies/plans adopted by Council;
Members shall not serve more than two consecutive terms; however, upon service of two consecutive terms a member may be eligible for reappointment after one year of non-service.

Charles Durant (2nd Term)
Appointment: July 7, 2026
Term Expires: July 7, 2030

Frederick Johnson, II (2nd Term)
Appointment: July 7, 2026
Reappointment: July 7, 2030

Bryan Grady (1st Term)
Appointment: March 21, 2023
Reappointment: March 21, 2027

Christophe Yonke (2nd Term)
Appointment: October 3, 2023
Reappointment: October 3, 2027

Terrence Taylor, Sr. (2nd Term)
Appointment: May 14, 2024
Reappointment: May 14, 2028

Beverly Frierson (2nd Term)
Appointment: May 14, 2024
Reappointment: May 14, 2028

Sena Loyd (1st Term)
Appointment: September 9, 2025
Reappointment: September 9, 2029

Demetrius Fleming (1st Term)
Appointment: July 7, 2026
Term Expires: July 7, 2030

Mark Curfman (1st Term)
Appointment: July 7, 2026
Term Expires: July 7, 2030

Tommy DeLage
delage.tommy@richlandcountysc.gov
803-576-2172