It's time to have your voice heard!
The following offices are included in this election:
-Councilmember from District 1 for term expiring December 31, 2027.
-Councilmember from District 3 for term expiring December 31, 2027.
-Councilmember from District 5 for term expiring December 31, 2027.
-Mayor (at large) for term expiring December 31, 2027.
-Commissioner of Public Works for term expiring December 31, 2029
Find more information and check your polling location here: https://cityofgreersc.sites.thrillshare.com/page/elections
Don't forget! The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing and Recommendation on Monday, October 16 regarding the UDO and updated Zoning Map. Learn more here: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/bds/page/unified-development-ordinance
It’s a quiet week here in Greer, but we’re loving the Fall events coming up soon!
Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall
Oct 8-14: Fire Prevention Week
🚨A Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test will occur today🚨
The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET today, Wednesday, Oct. 4. The alerts will go to TVs, radio, AND CELL PHONES.
You can view the official notice here: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231003/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-test-messages-will?fbclid=IwAR05IvgdhlIB0IIDYNftv6JiDatHcbA9_teei5ynfHkBCYSUzpphAboRxOM
You may notice Veterans Park looks a little different this week. That's because on Friday, our Public Services Department worked to beautify the landscaping at the park. They put down new top soil and mulch, planted 30 Purple Heart plants, and replaced bonfire encore azaleas at the monument.
In Greer, we recognize our community is made up of many different cultures and backgrounds that help make our city special. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our Hispanic and Latino employees and thank them for all they do for this community.
En Greer, reconocemos que nuestra comunidad está formada por muchas culturas de diferentes orígenes que ayudan a que nuestra ciudad sea especial. Este mes de la Herencia Hispana, queriamos destacar a algunos de nuestros empleados hispanos y latinos y agradecerles por todo lo que hacen por esta comunidad.
Mark your calendars for the first week of Fall in Greer!
Tuesday: City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:30 PM
Saturday: Railfest, City Park 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The City of Greer has been honored with the 2023 Southeast Governmental Fleet Managers Award for quality fleet management.
The award is presented annually by the Southeast Governmental Fleet Managers Association to a governmental agency whose innovative fleet management practices have improved productivity, quality, and service or produced substantial savings for their agency or department. City of Greer Fleet Manager Chris Brantley accepted the award Sept. 12 at the SGFMA Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach.
This week is Environmental Services Week and we want to recognize our custodial staff for keeping our many facilities clean and up to par for the community. These staff members often work quietly and behind the scenes. Please join us in thanking them for all of their hard work!
We have a calendar packed full of ways for residents to have their voices heard this week. Check out everything going on in Greer!
Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall
Wednesday: UDO Drop-In meetings, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, City Hall
Thursday: UDO Drop-In meetings, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, 11: 00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Cannon Centre
Saturday: Get you ART On! & Tunes in the Park: The Rhythm City Band, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The City of Greer business offices will be closed today in observation of Labor Day. Municipal trash pickup will also be shifted back a day.
Happy Holiday weekend! We have a short week ahead of us, but here’s what happening in Greer.
Monday: Labor Day, City Hall Offices closed in observance
Tuesday: Cutlery Club, Tryon Recreation Center, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mayor Rick Danner has signed a proclamation to name September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Greer.
You've heard about the UDO and the new zoning map our Planning Department is working on, but what does this really mean for homeowners in the city? Hear from real residents who got to sit down with our Planning Manager Ashley Kaade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teuYFXUM8m8
Property owners across the city will begin receiving these mailers as early as today. These are notifications about the upcoming adoption of a new Zoning Map and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Keep and eye out, and learn more at bit.ly/GreerUDO
A quieter week here in Greer, but mark your calendar for these upcoming events!
Tuesday: Greer Farmers Market, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM, City Park
Tuesday: Artist Reception: The Fifth Season, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Center for the Arts