Editing Simpsonville, South Carolina (section)

==Government==
Simpsonville is governed by a [[city council]], consisting of a [[mayor]] and six council members, one from each city ward. The city also has several boards and commissions to advise the council and complete assigned tasks. The council is elected in November of odd years to staggered four-year terms.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://library.municode.com/sc/simpsonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTIICO |title=City of Simpsonville, South Carolina Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, Council |website=Municipal Code Corporation |date=April 26, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://library.municode.com/sc/simpsonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH16EL |title=City of Simpsonville, South Carolina Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16, Elections |website=Municipal Code Corporation |date=April 26, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2021 }}</ref> The current council includes:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.simpsonville.com/citycouncil|title=City Council|website=City of Simpsonville, South Carolina|access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref>

* Mayor: Paul Shewmaker (2nd term ends 12-31-2027)
* Council Ward I:  Chad O'Rear (1st term ends 12-31-2027)
* Council Ward II: Aaron Rupe (1st term ends 12-31-2025)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/politics/rupe-wins-close-race-for-simpsonville-city-council-seat/article_cd622bc0-3c50-11ec-803a-af08fcdf9ed3.html |title=Rupe wins close race for Simpsonville City Council seat |date=November 2, 2021 |work=The Post and Courier |location=Greenville |first=Conor |last=Hughes |access-date=January 11, 2022 }}</ref>
* Council Ward III: Shannon Williams (1st term ends 12-31-2027)
* Council Ward IV: Sherry Roche (2nd term ends 12-31-2025)
* Council Ward V: Tim Pinkerton (1st term ends 12-31-2027)
* Council Ward VI: Lou Hutchings (2nd term ends 12-31-2025)

The city council appoints a city administrator, who serves at their pleasure, to work with them in the proper administration of the city's policies and affairs. The council also appoints a city clerk, city treasurer, and city attorney, who serve indefinite terms at the pleasure of City Council.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://library.municode.com/sc/simpsonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTIIIOFEM |title=City of Simpsonville, South Carolina Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article III, Officers and Employees |website=Municipal Code Corporation |date=April 26, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2021 }}</ref> The current city officers include:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.simpsonville.com/directory?field_department_tid=491|title=Directory Listings, Administration Department|website=City of Simpsonville, South Carolina |access-date=May 19, 2021}}</ref>

* City Administrator: Dianna Gracely (since 2018)<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://sentinelinternet.com/2018/01/16/simpsonville-hires-new-city-administrator/ |title=Simpsonville hires new City Administrator |date=January 16, 2018 |work=The Simpsonville Sentinel |access-date=May 22, 2021 }}</ref>
* City Clerk: Ashley Clark<ref>{{cite news |url=https://greenvillejournal.com/community/simpsonville-city-council-notes-more-than-950-new-homes-get-initial-approval/ |title=Simpsonville City Council Notes: More than 950 new homes get initial approval |date=October 12, 2022 |work=[[Greenville Journal (website)|Greenville Journal]] |first=Jeannie |last=Putnam |access-date=October 12, 2022 |quote=Ashley Clark was appointed as Simpsonville’s new city clerk and replaces Phyllis Long, who is retiring from the city at the end of 2022 and has served in the role for almost a decade. Clark also serves as an administrative judge with the city.}}</ref>
* City Treasurer: Christine Furino<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jenn4ward3.com/2016/07/13/meeting-recap/ |title=Meeting Recap |date=July 13, 2016 |website=Jenn4Ward3.com |first=Jenn |last=Hulehan |access-date=May 22, 2021 }}</ref>
* City Attorney: Daniel Hughes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.simpsonville.com/court |title=Court |website=City of Simpsonville, South Carolina |access-date=May 19, 2021 }}</ref>