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Greenville council adopts FY2026–27 city budget with investments in public safety, streets and housing
Summary
After a public hearing, Greenville City Council adopted the FY2026–27 budget, allocating about $124 million to the general fund (roughly 64% of the city portion) and highlighting increases for personnel, street resurfacing, ADA/sidewalk programs and affordable housing partnerships; the motion passed as announced by the mayor.
The Greenville City Council on June 8 adopted the Fiscal Year 2026–27 city budget after a public hearing and discussion of community priorities. Chief Financial Officer Jacob Joyner summarized the budget as part of a combined $530 million set of budgets that includes the city, utilities and partner agencies; he said the city portion is about $194.9 million, with roughly 64% in the general fund and "about $5 million in new revenues."
Joyner told the council personnel adjustments account for roughly $4.2 million of increased spending and noted public safety remains the largest operating cost. The budget preserves the existing property tax rate "consistent with the past two years," increases annual street resurfacing funding to about $3.5 million, raises the ADA and sidewalk program and the affordable housing program by $100,000 each, and includes a $250,000 airport preparation item. Joyner also highlighted a sanitation rate schedule that will reach $20.25 per month under a previously adopted three‑year plan and flagged a roughly $4 million spike in health insurance claims that is being monitored.
The council opened a public hearing on the budget. Community speakers urged specific deployment priorities: Mary Ann Blackburn asked the council to adopt an official proclamation declaring June Pride Month for Greenville; a representative of Friends of Greenville Greenways urged more tree plantings, neighborhood parks and completion of sidewalks and crosswalks on corridors such as Dickenson Avenue and Red Banks Road to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Councilmember Willis moved to adopt the budget; Councilmember Hardy seconded. The mayor announced the motion passed "six zero." The council then approved multiple budget ordinance amendments and fund appropriations tied to project grants and donations (see "Votes at a glance").
What happens next: With council adoption, staff will deploy appropriations and proceed with planned capital projects and program funding. Several council members asked staff to follow up on community requests (tree plantings, sidewalk priorities and neighborhood park gaps) as the budget is implemented.
