Greenville City Council priorities

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Back in Februarybefore the world seemingly turned upside down – the Greenville City Council adopted their priorities for 2020. The year might be quickly coming to a close right before our eyes, but we thought we’d take a look back at what City Council chose as their early 2020 priorities, before everyone had to shift their focus to deal with the pandemic.

Greenville City Council 2020

Greenville City Council members (from left): John DeWorken, Ken Gibson, Russell Stall, Knox White, Wil Brasington, Dorothy Dowe and Lillian Brock-Flemming | Photo from the City of Greenville

1.) Quality Growth – Planning for balanced development that preserves the distinct character of Greenville.

2.) Environmental Sustainability – Protecting our climate, green space, and natural resources.

3.) Public Safety – Maintaining a safe + secure community.

4.) Affordable Housing – Creating housing opportunities for all people regardless of income.

5.) Customer Focus – Providing outstanding customer service and a welcoming, inclusive environment.

6.) Transportation Infrastructure – Focusing on roadways, sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes.

7.) Public Transit – Supporting a better public transit system.

8.) Public Facilities – Investing in maintenance and enhancement of public buildings.

9.) Economic development – Strengthening our business environment + economy.

10.) Recreation and Events – Providing diverse recreation, arts, and cultural experiences.

Interested in knowing more about what’s going on with City Council? They meet the second + fourth Monday of each month and meeting links will be posted in the calendar details for the meetings here.

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