Tommy Adkins
Republican · SC · York County Council Member, District 3
Tommy Adkins has represented District 3 on the York County Council since his 2022 election. A York County native, he operates a family farm and works as a heavy equipment mechanic.
Where Tommy Adkins stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record), Housing Affordability (2 records),
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted for final passage of a nine-month pause on new data-center approvals in unincorporated York County while the county studied effects on resources, nearby properties, and infrastructure.
July 13, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: yorkcosc.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Advocated reinstating York County's family subdivision exemption so landowners could divide property for relatives without a rezoning.
February 3, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: wrhi.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Moved and voted for first reading of a separate amendment allowing replacement of nonconforming manufactured homes with larger units that meet other requirements.
July 13, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: yorkcosc.api.civicclerk.com
Seconded and voted for first reading of a zoning amendment allowing manufactured homes as a conditional use in York County's RSF-40 district.
July 13, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: yorkcosc.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Asked York City Council to halt annexation of county land for high-density housing, citing pressure on roads, water, schools, and emergency services.
July 2, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: yorksc.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Voted for a 4-3 amendment to York County's Octapharma tax incentive agreement that shifted more project revenue toward the Rock Hill School District; the county revised the deal on July 20.
July 8, 2026
Source: wrhi.com
As chair of York County's Justice and Public Safety Committee, reported its review of the emergency-management ordinance and fire plan and its request to review board-member conduct rules.
February 2, 2026
Source: yoconews.com
Voted for second reading of York County's Silfab Solar fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement, which passed 4-3.
August 21, 2023
Source: myemail.constantcontact.com
Past race Tommy Adkins ran in:
- County Council District 3 · November 3, 2026 · York County, South Carolina · incumbent