West Columbia City Council District 1
Election Information:This Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.To find your Election Day polling location, go to: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=PollingPlaceEARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to November 4, 2025, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 31, except Saturday and Sunday, at the Lexington County Voter Registration and Elections Office: 605 West Main Street, Room 130, Lexington, SC 29072. The early voting center will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.ABSENTEE VOTING: You may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting.Position Description: The City of West Columbia has a nonpartisan council form of government with nine members, including the mayor, elected on alternating terms. The mayor is elected at large, while each council member represents a single-member district. Each member has one vote, and the council is responsible for making policy, enacting laws, and appointing the City Administrator. To serve as Mayor or Council Member a person must be a resident of the city, at least 18 years of age and registered to vote.
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Mike Green
(NON)
What prompted you to run for office?
How would you manage the impacts of rapid growth on the community?
How would you encourage more civic involvement in West Columbia?
What are your other priorities for action?
Campaign Phone
864-430-8440
Campaign Email
repmgreen@gmail.com
Education
B.A. Bob Jones University
Qualifications
I have served on the West Columbia City Council since 2017
I originally ran because I wanted West Columbia to be the most transparent, most conservative, and most responsive city in South Carolina. My focus has always been on the taxpayer—the person who deserves a government that listens and delivers results. On top of that, one of the key reasons I ran was to get the Wilton Road bridge repaired. It took five years of persistence, but by teaming up with the right people and staying on it, we finally got it reopened. That’s the kind of leadership I believe in: steady, determined, and focused on solving real problems for our community.
Growth is coming whether we like it or not—the real question is how we handle it. I believe in smart growth. That means focusing development in areas where we already have the infrastructure to support it. Higher density in the right places helps us save resources, reduce sprawl, and maintain the character of our neighborhoods. West Columbia is in a unique position: we can embrace growth while keeping it manageable, protecting our quality of life, and making sure the basics—like water, roads, and city services—keep pace with demand.
Transparency is the key to involvement. People don’t engage if they feel shut out or left in the dark. I’ve worked hard to make sure citizens know what’s going on in City Hall and how their money is being used.
I also focus heavily on the customer experience. Just like a business needs to keep its customers informed and satisfied, the city needs to make information clear, quick, and easy to find. Citizens should know how to report problems, track progress, and get answers without being bounced around. When residents feel heard, informed, and respected, they’re far more likely to show up, speak up, and take part in shaping the city’s future.
One of my top priorities is continuing to invest in our water system. Water is essential, and West Columbia is becoming one of the few cities in the state to use advanced ozone water treatment, which will deliver cleaner, safer, and higher-quality water to our citizens. At the same time, I want to make sure the basics of city government simply work—trash pickup, road maintenance, and day-to-day services should run smoothly without constant complaints. Another focus is revitalization. We still have blighted or underdeveloped areas that can become thriving parts of our city. Expanding the Riverwalk, boosting whitewater tourism, and encouraging smart mixed-use development along the river will grow our economy and improve quality of life.
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