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Michael Butler

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Michael C. Butler

1099 Russell Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 533-6000
michael.butler@orangeburg.sc.us

The mayor serves as the presiding officer of the City Council, votes on all matters, and appoints individuals to citizen boards, committees and commissions.

Profession

  • District School to work Facilitator for Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5
  • Pastor and Founder of Victory Tabernacle Deliverance Temple of the Apostolic Faith, Incorporated, P.A.W. (Present)
  • Transportation Supervisor and School Administrator for Orangeburg School Districts 2 and 5
  • Case Manager with the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs in Bamberg County
  • Social Services Specialist IV for Barnwell and Orangeburg County Department of Social Services

Education and Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Claflin University (1983)
  • Completed graduate study courses at South Carolina State University and the University of South Carolina
  • Master of Education Degree in Curriculum Instruction and Assessment from Walden University (2006)
  • Certified Global Career Development Facilitator
  • Certified Children Service Case Worker

Key Partnerships

  • 15-year partnership with the University of South Carolina Colleges of Nursing and Public Health
  • 10-year partnership with the Minority AIDS Council
  • 8-year partnership with the Institute for Partnership to Eliminate Health Disparities with the University of South Carolina and Claflin University that has generated $14.5 million in grant funding to support Cancer and HIV/AIDS research, education, and community engagement in Orangeburg.

Affiliations and Honors

  • Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
  • Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
  • Orangeburg Branch NAACP

2023 State of the City Address