William C. Simon, Jr., MPA
City Administrator
Mr. Simon was appointed to the post of City Administrator in June 2023. Mr. Simon replaced Mr. Max Alderman who was with the City of Bennettsville for 30 years. Mr. Simon's experience includes 20 years in local government with Richland & Orangeburg Counties as well as Richland School District Two as the Director of Planning.
Mr. Simon has held several senior positions in local government as well as a number of policy implementation positions. Mr. Simon holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from South Carolina State University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Clemson University. He holds several certifications and served on the Board of Directors for the Central Midlands Council of Governments and past-president of the American Public Works Association Midlands Chapter in South Carolina. Mr. Simon is a native of Bennettsville, South Carolina and excited to serve the community he is a product of.
"In my role as City Administrator, I promise to be a tireless advocate for open communication, transparency, and inclusivity. My office will always have an open door to welcome your ideas, suggestions, and concerns. We will build bridges and foster partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions to create a stronger, more prosperous future for our city."
Professional Affiliations:
- International City/County Management Association
- American Planning Association
- American Public Works Association
- South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems
American Water Works Association
The City of Bennettsville is committed to transparency and education.
An open and transparent City government builds public trust and keeps residents better informed and engaged in government. Timely and relevant City data allows the public, community leaders, decision-makers, and operational managers to make informed data-driven decisions. It improves accountability and understanding of City operations.
The Bennettsville Citizens Academy is a project spearheaded by Administrator Simon in efforts to empower the community. This program introduces participants to the various functions of the City of Bennettsville Operations and features instruction by staff from the different divisions, outside agencies, and guest speakers.
JOIN the Citizen's Academy Program by contacting the Office of the City Administrator at (843) 479-9001 Ext. 300 or complete form to RSVP by October 31, 2024.
The City of Bennettsville hosted a strategy meeting to organize a community clean-up of Crooked Creek. The meeting included contractors, citizens, volunteers, and staff. The purpose of the meeting was to develop a strategy for conducting maintenance of Crooked Creek.
Annual Budget FY 2028-2029 Annual Budget FY 2017-2018
Annual Budget FY 2027-2028 Annual Budget FY 2016-2017
Annual Budget FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget FY 2015-2016
Annual Budget FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget FY 2014-2015
Annual Budget FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget FY 2013-2014
Annual Budget FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget FY 2012-2011
Annual Budget FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget FY 2011-2012
Annual Budget FY 2021-2022 Annual Budget FY 2010-2011
Annual Budget FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget FY 2009-2010
Annual Budget FY 2019-2020 Annual Budget FY 2008-2009
Annual Budget FY 2018-2019 Annual Budget FY 2007-2008
Annual Audit FY 2028-2029 Annual Audit FY 2017-2018
Annual Audit FY 2027-2028 Annual Audit FY 2016-2017
Annual Audit FY 2026-2027 Annual Audit FY 2015-2016
Annual Audit FY 2025-2026 Annual Audit FY 2014-2015
Annual Audit FY 2024-2025 Annual Audit FY 2013-2014
Annual Audit FY 2023-2024 Annual Audit FY 2012-2013
Annual Audit FY 2022-2023 Annual Audit FY 2011-2012
Annual Audit FY 2021-2022 Annual Audit FY 2010-2011
Annual Audit FY 2020-2021 Annual Audit FY 2009-2010
Annual Audit FY 2019-2020 Annual Audit FY 2008-2009
Annual Audit FY 2018-2019 Annual Audit FY 2007-2008
2029 2028 2027 2026 2025 2024
December December December December December December
November November November November November November
October October October October October October
September September September September September September
August August August August August August
July July July July July July
June June June June June June
May May May May May May
April April April April April April
March March March March March March
February February February February February February
January January January January January January
2029 2028 2027 2026 2025 2024
December December December December December December
November November November November November November
October October October October October October
September September September September September September
August August August August August August
July July July July July July
June June June June June June
May May May May May May
April April April April April April
March March March March March March
February February February February February February
January January January January January January
2029 2028 2027 2026 2025 2024
December December December December December December
November November November November November November
October October October October October October
September September September September September September
August August August August August August
July July July July July July
June June June June June June
May May May May May May
April April April April April April
March March March March March March
February February February February February February
January January January January January January