Grants for Development Approved, Sunset Debated
by Lisa Wilbourne This city council has made no secret about their focus on economic development. Part of their efforts include having staff put together some options for economic development incentives, which they did in December 2012. Of the four options presented in December, council wanted to know more about the Capital Investment Grant program. Staff [...]
When Mistrust Rules: Council’s February Split Vote Analysis
by Lisa Wilbourne Debate Over Early Voting Sites The outcome of city council’s discussion on early voting sites for the municipal election this November was reported in February Council Review. It reads, “In preparation for this year’s municipal elections, the Pitt County Board of Elections sought input from the city on whether they would like [...]
February Council Review
by Lisa Wilbourne Greenville’s City Council held three regular meetings (Feb. 11, 14, 25) instead of the usual two this month. The following is a breakdown of what they did. Split vote decisions are listed first (watch for a separate article on the debates surrounding these votes); unanimous votes second. Items council did not vote [...]
City’s 2012-2013 Budget Established
by Lisa Wilbourne In the June 14 meeting, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2012-2013 budget as recommended by staff with the following additions from Councilmember Max Joyner: Additional $50,000 for lighting study; Additional $25,000 to help support Uptown Greenville’s economic development efforts; $11.75/month sanitation rate for curbside and multi-family; $40.80/month for backyard service; 2.5% pay [...]
Council cuts budget, tries to keep services intact
By Lisa Wilbourne On Monday May 7, City Council heard a report on Bradford Creek Golf Course. The council unanimously agreed that the golf course provides an important service for the city’s residents and voted, also unanimously, to move the golf course from its classification as an Enterprise Fund, i.e., 100% self-supporting from fees collected, and [...]
City to Adopt New Image
By Lisa Wilbourne Guardian Editor City council Thursday night heard Public Information Officer Steve Hawley discuss a branding and marketing initiative undertaken by the Office of Economic Development and the Convention and Visitors Authority. Hawley told council the goal is “more than just a logo or a tagline, it’s an all-encompassing way of selling who you are and who [...]
City Council update
by Lisa Wilbourne On Monday, April 9, City Council passed a resolution opposing the Constitutional Amendment that will appear on the May ballot. All council members voted in favor of this resolution except District 5 Councilman Max Joyner, who said, “It is not a city council issue.” See the discussion here. Do you value The Guardian’s in-depth journalism? [...]
Wayne Bowers: We Need a Transformational Project
Part four of our discussion with former Greenville City Manager Wayne Bowers. Click each link for previous installments: Part one Part two Part three Series schedule By Anthony Noel GREENVILLE GUARDIAN: If you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about Greenville – physically or organizationally – something that’s a [...]