Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s June 2 meeting:
Advanced: $473.9M budget
Council voted 9 to 3 to advance an ordinance establishing a $473.9 million budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including around $27 million for road maintenance.
The proposed budget was amended to include a 4% pay increase for all county employees. The ordinance previously planned for an average 2.5% pay increase for all county employees with an additional 2.5% for public safety workers.
This item will go before the Council for final approval on June 16.
Other items:
Council voted to approve or advance several items, including:
- Sending an ordinance regarding a referendum to establish a penny tax for roads to the Committee of the Whole. If approved, the referendum would appear on November’s ballot.
- The final reading of an ordinance to donate county-owned land to the Piedmont Public Service District. The 3.7-acre parcel in the area of Ridge Row and Langston streets near the Saluda River in Piedmont. The property will be used for recreation.
