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Mayor explains 'Hometown Hero' banner changes; city sets Memorial Day parade and July 6 fireworks
Summary
A resident and American Legion member raised concerns about missing veterans 'Hometown Hero' banners; the mayor said Main Street Greenville transitioned the program and a new vendor program (via Tribute Funeral Homes) offers $200 banners; the meeting also included event and economic announcements.
During public comment, Pete Schler identified himself as a Greenville resident and member of the American Legion and VFW and asked why the city's 'Hometown Hero' banners had been removed from the circle. "These Hometown flags...left a black eye on Greenville," Schler said, urging volunteers and the city to restore the displays.
The mayor responded that Main Street Greenville had phased the old banner program in favor of a new initiative and that the city had reinstalled banners before a recent procession when concern arose. He described a new vendor‑managed option hosted on Tribute Funeral Homes' website; the mayor said new 'Hometown Hero' banners cost $200, with the banner cost covered and net proceeds benefiting veterans programs. He named organizers Eric Fee and Joe Wiro as involved with the new program.
The mayor also announced civic events and recognitions: the Memorial Day parade will begin about 1:00 p.m. on May 26 with State Representative Angie King as speaker; the city's fireworks display is scheduled for Sunday, July 6 at the fairgrounds (around 10 p.m.). He noted Greenville and Dark County ranked second in Site Selection magazine's micropolitan listings because of qualifying projects and job creation.
The discussion was informational; no formal action was taken on the banner program during the meeting.
