Council and Mayor Find Common Ground | Columbia News

After months of bitter clashes and a vote of no confidence, Chapin’s town council and Mayor Bill Mitchell appear to have found common ground ahead of a major lawsuit with Lexington County over the Brighton Park development. The breakthrough comes after an executive session where they reportedly aligned on strategy — including how to handle legal representation, especially after controversy over hiring a Georgia attorney without council approval. While the South Carolina Attorney General’s office clarified that the mayor can’t unilaterally hire outside counsel, Mitchell insists the issue hinges on whether specialists can be brought in without council consent. With a backup plan in place and renewed unity, the town is now focused on navigating the legal battle over sewer taps — a critical moment as they prepare to face off in court. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/619938b4720e6ff8