Council Member At-Large· 2023-01-03–2027-01-04; exact dates from Ballotpedia John_Gianola page (assumed office and term end for the Nov 8 2022 council cycle); applied to the whole cycle, individual pages not read
Emmett Pepper
Charleston
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 17:02
- Avg per meeting
- 0:51
- Segments
- 311
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Top issues during term (8)(General)
Harm reduction policy
It could mean public health spending up front, with possible long-term savings if it prevents costly infections, but no cost estimates are given.
Charleston Town Center Mall acquisition and redevelopment
No purchase price was disclosed; the redevelopment is expected to drive major economic growth downtown.
ADA Ramp Installation Project 2026-27
$869,100 from city contracting, partly tied to state paving funds and CDBG money.
Theater lease at 600 Washington Street East
City stops paying utilities on the empty space and gains 50 cents per ticket.
city manager appointment
There’s no specific dollar figure yet, but the appointment could shift budget priorities and service costs depending on how the new manager runs things.
city acquisition of Town Center mall
The big question is whether buying and redeveloping the mall is a smart use of public money—or a costly gamble that taxpayers end up covering.
Town Center Mall acquisition talks
Taking over a mall could mean millions in acquisition and renovation costs for the city—so watch for potential tax hikes or budget shifts.
remote worker incentive program
The city takes on a $20K upfront cost per participant, betting that new residents’ spending and taxes will outweigh the incentive.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Pepper was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution No. 26-111 – FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 3
Resolution No. 26-111 – FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 3
Resolution No. 26-085 — FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1
Approval of June 2, 2026, General Meeting Minutes
Resolution No. 26-002 – Ford F-150 pickup for General Services, $42,396
Voting record (1)(General)
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