City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

06/19/2026

City Council Meeting – Monday, June 22, 2026
Municipal Building, 3rd Floor
111 Chesterfield Street South, Aiken, South Carolina

Work Session: 5:30 P.M. in Room 315, Conference Room
Work Session Agenda: http://cityofaikensc.gov/ccws

Regular Council Meeting: 7 P.M. in Room 309, Council Chambers
Regular Meeting Agenda: https://loom.ly/my7vSYo

Please review the posted agenda in advance. A link is included that explains the Consent Agenda process and provides access to the public consent agenda item removal form

Consent Agenda Process: https://loom.ly/uycqfgA

Consent Agenda Removal Request Form:
https://loom.ly/9OSpnvg

The meeting will be broadcast live on:
– Breezeline Channel 4

– The 4Aiken Streaming Platform at https://loom.ly/aDU943Y

– The City of Aiken YouTube Channel: youtube.com/CityofAikenSC

Stay informed. Stay engaged.

06/18/2026

2026-06-18 The Governor orders that flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in honor of Converse Alvah Chellis, III, and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of service to the State of South Carolina, including as South Carolina State Treasurer and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. The Governor requests that the flags over state buildings and buildings of the political subdivisions of this State similarly be flown at half-staff for this purpose.

06/18/2026

📣 The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department wants your input!

Our community needs assessment survey is now open, and it takes just 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help shape future recreational programs, facilities, and services in Aiken.

🗓 Survey is open through: July 31, 2026
🏠 Please limit to one response per household

Take the survey today at the link on our website: https://coa.page/2uf7

💻 Need a computer? Public access is available at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center.

Your voice helps guide Aiken’s future. Thank you for participating!

06/11/2026

🌳Can trees, sidewalks, fences, and landscaping actually influence crime?
YES!
The placement of bushes…
The height of trees…
The direction of walkways…
Even where people gather naturally…All of these can shape human behavior.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is where public safety meets planning, beautification, and community design.

And it’s coming to Aiken County June 16th & 17th.

06/10/2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to sign up below for this Clemson Extension series. Plant and Pests Diagnostic Clinic

June 15, 22, and 29, 2026 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom
Registration Link: https://OakHealth626.eventbrite.com

Approved:

4.5 hours Category 1 CFE credits
ISA and SC Pesticide credits have been applied for.

Registration w/ out CFE and/or ISA Credits – $25 (includes pesticide)

Registration w/ CFE and/or ISA Credits – $50 (includes pesticide)

Questions?
Contact Janet Steele at [email protected] or 839-900-1354.

Aiken Streetscapes is also offering reimbursement for up to 50 participants who complete the webinar series. Please refer to the Aiken Streetscapes Webinar Offer, link for full details. https://coa.page/ulig

Want to learn about what’s common in the Aiken area?
Visit the link for details on the City’s website. https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/offices/public-services/treefungi/

The Clemson Extension Oak Tree Health Webinar Series begins June 15! 🌳💻

This three-part series focuses on oak tree stressors and pests, including oak wilt. Proper field sampling techniques will be discussed and SC Pesticide credits are included.

Register today ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oak-tree-health-webinar-series-tickets-1990801382526

06/09/2026

City Manager Stuart Bedenbaugh recaps the June 8, 2026 City Council Meeting.

06/05/2026

City Council Meeting – Monday, June 8, 2026
Municipal Building, 3rd Floor
111 Chesterfield Street South, Aiken, South Carolina

Work Session: 5:30 P.M. in Room 315, Conference Room
Work Session Agenda: http://cityofaikensc.gov/ccws

Executive Session right after the Work Session

Regular Council Meeting: 7 P.M. in Room 309, Council Chambers
Regular Meeting Agenda: https://loom.ly/my7vSYo

Please review the posted agenda in advance. A link is included that explains the Consent Agenda process and provides access to the public consent agenda item removal form

Consent Agenda Process: https://loom.ly/uycqfgA

Consent Agenda Removal Request Form:
https://loom.ly/9OSpnvg

The meeting will be broadcast live on:
– Breezeline Channel 4

– The 4Aiken Streaming Platform at https://loom.ly/aDU943Y

– The City of Aiken YouTube Channel: youtube.com/CityofAikenSC

Stay informed. Stay engaged.

06/05/2026

The story behind the Tom Young Center for Research and Innovation came to life in yesterday’s ribbon‑cutting video. Here is a look at the vision, collaboration, and commitment that made this project possible. Produced and Narrated by The Aiken Corp Executive Director Megan Pruitt.

06/03/2026

Oak Tree Health Webinar Series
Join representatives from Clemson University Forest Health Extension and the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic to learn more about the oak species found in the Carolina Sandhills Region and their common oak stressors and pests. Oak wilt symptoms and proper field sampling techniques will also be discussed.

June 15, 22, and 29, 2026 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom

Registration Link: https://OakHealth626.eventbrite.com

Approved:
4.5 hours Category 1 CFE credits
ISA and SC Pesticide credits have been applied for.

Registration w/ out CFE and/or ISA Credits – $25 (includes pesticide)

Registration w/ CFE and/or ISA Credits – $50 (includes pesticide)

Questions?
Contact Janet Steele at [email protected] or 839-900-1354.

06/03/2026