Update: Mayor Sanders Won't Run in November, Sees Bright Future for West Pelzer

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

After eight years at the helm, the mayor of the “Upstate’s Front Porch” will not seek re-election in November.

West Pelzer Mayor Blake Sanders announced earlier this week that he is proud of the accomplishments the town has made during his years in office, and looking forward to new ways to serve the community in the future. He is confident the council and staff will continue the path of success in the town.

“Serving as the Mayor of West Pelzer is my greatest accomplishment,” said Sanders. “Being able to be at the forefront of a once desolate town to a vibrant rural community takes a lot of energy, commitment, and enthusiasm. A mayor’s job is to be the chief storyteller and chief urban designer and I know that I have left West Pelzer better than I found it. But this has been a team effort.”