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District 4 Council Member· 2006–2026

Robert M. Mitchell

Charleston

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 13, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
0:27
Avg per meeting
0:27
Segments
4

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Top issues during term (12)

critical↑Jan 2026[21]

Community Health Outreach and Mental Health Resources

Unknown

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Municipal Fire Operations Complex Proposed in West Ashley

Cost details for the complex aren't in the review materials, but major city facilities ultimately come out of the capital budget.

critical↑Jan 2026[11]

Morrison Drive Tech Overlay Removal for Affordable Housing

Aiming to maximize property value and leverage joint affordable housing ventures.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Seasonal Influenza and Public Health Surveillance

critical↓Jan 2026[8]

Affordable Housing Proposals at 975 King Street and 24 Calhoun Street

Involves city contribution of municipal land assets in exchange for long-term affordability covenants.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Grand Oaks Multi-Family Development and Canopy Preservation

Private investment in a major multi-family residential complex.

high↓Jan 2026[2]

USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Application

Total project budget is $5,000,000, consisting of $4,000,000 in federal funds and a $1,000,000 city match.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Clemson University USDA Lab Demolition Settlement

Renovating the deteriorated building would likely cost Clemson far more than demolition, but preserving it could reshape future use of the Savannah Highway campus.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Gadsden Creek Protection and Environmental Justice

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Re-establishment of Robert E. Lee Memorial Highway Marker

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Youth learning center and golf course at Henry Tecklenburg Drive

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Impact of Federal SNAP Reductions on Local Food Security

Reductions represent a significant loss of purchasing power and funding shifts for local recipients and state budgets.

Decisions during term (44)

Recorded while Mitchell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedJan 13, 2026

Approval of 2026 City Council Committees

approvedJan 13, 2026

Appointment of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem

approvedJan 13, 2026

Approval of December 16, 2025 City Council Minutes

approvedJan 13, 2026

Approval of Mediation Settlement Agreement for 218 Rutledge Avenue

approvedJan 13, 2026

Approval of Meddin Brothers PUD Vesting Period Extension

approvedJan 13, 2026

Approval of Laurel Island PUD Vesting Period Extension

approvedJan 13, 2026

Authorization for Quitclaim Deeds for Abandoned Right-of-Way

approvedJan 13, 2026

Adoption of Public Safety Committee Report

approvedJan 13, 2026

Adoption of Public Works and Utilities Committee Report

approvedJan 13, 2026

Adoption of Traffic and Transportation Committee Report

approvedJan 13, 2026

Adoption of Ways and Means Committee Report

approvedJan 13, 2026

Police Department: After-the-fact approval to accept an award for the FY25 Ernest E. Kennedy Center AET grant totaling $5,000. Funds will help combat underage drinking and drug use with ID software and field intelligence training. There is…

approvedJan 13, 2026

Authorization to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance of stormwater pipe, inlets, flumes, and junction boxes it is installing on the east side of Orleans Road (S-10-1373) as part of the Dupont Wappoo drainage…

approvedJan 13, 2026

Acceptance of the memorandum of agreement between the City of Charleston and Herbert Street Self Storage, LCC regarding third party stormwater review to allow the applicant to pay for the fees associated with the third-party review.…

approvedJan 13, 2026

Central Park Drainage Improvements – Approval of Grant Award Acceptance with SCRIA for $1,500,000 of State Grant Funding with a $500,000 City Match towards the construction of the project from the project allocation within the Drainage…

approvedJan 13, 2026

Cooper Jackson Drainage Project – Approval to apply to the SC Office of Resilience’s Disaster Relief Fund for $5,000,000 of State Grant Funding with no required match. The City funding for the remaining costs of the first phase of the…

approvedJan 13, 2026

Nonstandard Service Fund Undergrounding - 56 State Street

approvedJan 13, 2026

Old Towne Road/Sam Rittenberg Maintenance Agreement Approval

approvedJan 13, 2026

An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1 Parcel off River Rd (Johns Island) (approx. 19.74 ac.) (TMS #3120000965) (Council District 3), be zoned…

approvedJan 13, 2026

An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1 Parcel off Maybank Hwy (Johns Island) (approx. 6.12 ac.) (TMS #3131400161) (Council District 3), be zoned…