The Greer City Council faced divided votes during its latest meeting, narrowly approving a $33 million bond issuance requested by the Greer Commission of Public Works to fund water and wastewater system improvements. Council also approved a renovation contract for City Hall and a zoning change, while unanimously passing annexation ordinances for residential and commercial projects.

The Greer City Council approved the annexation of a 17.41-acre plot of land on McElrath Road into the city with a zoning classification of Traditional Neighborhood. The council also approved three ordinances dealing with easements related to the City Sports & Events Center, and heard the 2026 Accommodations Tax Grant recommendations from city staff. In addition, the council approved an award recommendation for Stormwater Improvements Project #2026-014 and heard resolutions accepting various subdivision streets into the City of Greer street system.

Greer City Council held its first regular meeting of the year, swearing in three council members and making several appointments. The council also recognized the Greer Fire Department for receiving a prestigious designation and honored four retiring individuals. Additionally, the council passed five items of new business, including an award recommendation for a project aimed at improving drainage and entryways at Century Park, a request from Snow Street Holding LLC to extend their lease agreement with the city by 10 years, a rezone request for property located on Carey Avenue, and an ordinance approving the transfer of two parcels of land from the city to the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority.

Charles Lander and Paul Lamb will join the Greer City Council in January as council members for districts four and six, respectively. They won their seats in the Nov. 4 General Election, which also saw the reelection of district two council member Karuiam Booker. Both Lander and Lamb plan to prioritize transparency and efficient tax spending in their first terms.

Unofficial results for the Greer City Council election have been announced, showing Karuiam Booker taking District Two, Charles Lander taking District Four and Paul Lamb taking District Six.

The results began rolling in at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, following the Nov. 4 General Election.

The Greer City Council candidates have officially filed to run. Here’s a look at who will be on the ballot for council districts two, four and six, as well as Commissioner of Public Works. The general election will be held on Nov. 4.