The City of Pickens operates under the Council form of government with the governing body composed of an elected Mayor and six council members. The mayor and council members serve staggered four year terms. An Administrator is appointed by the governing body to serve as the chief administrative officer of the City. Departments of the City provide a full range of municipal services such as public safety (police and fire), highways and streets, sanitation, culture-recreation, public improvements, planning, and general administrative services.
- City Hall, 219 Pendleton Street, Pickens, SC
- Phone 864-878-6421, FAX 864-878-0450,
- Hours of Operation M-F 8:30-5pm
David Owens, Mayor, 864-878-4018
The current City Council members are:
- Patti Welborn
- Fletcher Perry
- Jason Cassell
- Isaiah Scipio
- Carlton Holley
- Patrick Lark
City Administrator: Katherine Brackett was appointed City Administrator of the City in September 2009. Before becoming City Administrator, Ms. Brackett was the Assistant City Administrator for six months prior to being promoted. She received her Master’s in Public Administration from Clemson University. Email: kbrackett@pickenscity.com
Clerk to Council & Business License Official, Phyllis Mann 864-878-6421, Email: pmann@pickenscity.com
Finance/Administration/HR Director Denise Dyer, 864-878-6421, was hired as the Finance Director of the City in July, 2009.
