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Resident proposes 'Greeny Project' to rally school spirit; mayor signals support
Summary
Barb Fletcher proposed a community fundraiser—'Greeny Project'—to paint 16 downtown sidewalks or offer flags tied to the new stadium; proceeds would split 50/50 between participating teams/clubs and school boosters or the Greenville School Foundation. Mayor recommended review of downtown sidewalk permissions.
Barb Fletcher told the Greenville City Council she wants to launch the "Greeny Project," a community fundraising effort tied to excitement about a new stadium and football coach. She described selling decorative painted "greenies" or flags—about 16 downtown units at $50 each—to be produced with volunteer help and sold by student athletes. "We will be starting with the football team," Fletcher said, adding that proceeds would be divided so teams or clubs retain 50% and the athletic boosters or Greenville School Foundation receive the other half.
The project, Fletcher said, will be routed through the Greenville School Foundation so donations are tax-deductible. She noted volunteers and local businesses have already offered in-kind help: "Ron Kirk has volunteered his time... he's already got the stencils," she said, and one local bank had already pledged to buy a unit after the presentation.
Mayor Whitaker, speaking during administrative reports, endorsed the idea as a no-city-funds community initiative and urged organizers to coordinate about placing paint on public sidewalks. "It's a good program and I fully recommend it," he said, while cautioning that work on downtown sidewalks requires city permission.
Council members and residents asked practical questions about size and durability (Fletcher said the painted pieces are about two feet and that durability varies by location and traffic), alternatives for residents without paved driveways (flags were offered as an option), and contact details for ordering. Fletcher said teams will receive order forms to sell to family and friends and that organizers can provide different styles on request.
Next steps: organizers should coordinate formally with the mayor's office and city staff about permissions for painting sidewalks or allowing flags in public right-of-way. The mayor and council expressed general support but noted that any use of public sidewalks will need review so other groups cannot claim exclusive use of public space.
