The Greer City Council has approved the allocation of $288,057 in HUD funds for the 2026 program year, which will be used to establish affordable housing and meet urgent needs for low-to-moderate-income residents. The council also approved the second reading of an ordinance to change the zoning classification for three parcels, allowing for the construction of a single-family detached subdivision. Additionally, the council voted to award a detention center roofing replacement project to a Greenville-based company for $107,130.

The Greer City Council voted 4-2 in favor of a rezone ordinance to allow a single-family detached subdivision on 26 acres featuring 72 residential lots. The council also discussed the rise of vape and smoke shops in the area and whether additional regulations for these stores should be considered. There were no votes taken, but potential future actions could include enforcing stricter signage rules or requiring smoke shops to be a certain distance from schools, parks and places of worship.

Greer's District Two City Council representative Karuiam Booker will host a community town hall on March 12 at the Greer Heritage Museum. The forum will provide an opportunity for residents to share concerns, ask questions and learn more about current city projects. Booker stated that the event is a chance to listen, gather feedback and better understand the priorities of the people in the community.

The Greer City Council has approved the closure of a portion of Moore Street due to safety concerns related to the railroad arm system. The council also heard an ordinance requesting the annexation of a 17.41-acre plot of land on McElrath Road, which will be heard once more before final approval. The decision to close Moore Street was met with opposition from council member Jay Arrowood, who argued that the city should be compensated for the loss of an asset.

Greer City Council has voted 6-1 to approve an ordinance that will close a portion of Moore Street due to safety concerns with the railroad arm system located near Moore and Line Street. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be responsible for updating the railroad crossing station. The council will hear the ordinance once more before final approval at its next meeting.

Greer City Council has approved multiple ordinances on Tuesday night. These included the extension of a lease agreement with Snow Street Holding LLC, the transfer of two parcels of land to the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority for affordable housing construction, and the rezoning of property on Carey Avenue. The council also passed four resolutions, including adopting the city's annual safety statement and approving the distribution of opioid settlement funding. Additionally, the council honored several town employees and appointed a new municipal judge. A traffic calming petition was also approved, allowing for the possibility of placing speed humps on Cunningham Drive and Vandiventer Drive.

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.

Greer City Council approved the guaranteed maximum price of the City's Sports and Events Center, which came in at $69,334,076. The Council also approved the allocation of $219,968.00 from the City's Guaranteed Political Subdivision Funds to go to an Upstate-based recovery group, aiming to increase recovery services in the area. Additionally, the final authorization for the partial privatization of Park Avenue was approved, and the temporary construction easement to the S.C. Department of Transportation was approved for a project at the Suber Road and Chick Springs intersection.

The Greer City Council has approved an amendment to its business license ordinance, updating the business license class schedule and slightly changing licensing fees. The council also approved three annexation ordinances and three resolutions, including one that adds Presidents Day to the holiday schedule for city employees and another that authorizes the city to look into the partial closure of Moore Street. The council also heard three items for their first readings, all of which were approved to carry on to a second and final reading.

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.