Mayor vs Council in Chapin Town | Columbia News

Chapin Town Council erupted in chaos as mayor Bill Mitchell clashed violently with council members during a heated meeting over the town clerk position—leading to walkouts, threats of arrest, and accusations of illegal maneuvers under the “strong mayor” system. Tensions have simmered since Mitchell took office, fueled by disputes over hiring, transparency, and a looming lawsuit from Lexington County. When Mitchell declared council motions illegal and summoned police to escort dissenters, the council stood firm—calling his actions self-inflicted—and voted to adjourn, leaving him alone in the room. The fallout? Town governance is paralyzed, and the drama shows no sign of slowing down. 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/1cf74ee5d6d49977