County Council May 19, 2026

The Greenville County Council held its regular meeting on May 19, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Notably, the council addressed the approval of a $3.5 million investment in the Greenville Transit Authority, emphasizing the importance of public transit for road maintenance and economic development. The council also considered multiple zoning ordinances and rezoning requests, including the Project Augusta Arbor 2 inducement resolution and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement related to economic development property. Additionally, the council received updates on the audit bid process, with 11 bids submitted and plans to interview the top six firms in early June. Public comments included support for continued funding of Greenville Transit and concerns about transparency in the county administrator replacement search. The meeting concluded with motions to approve various ordinances and resolutions, reflecting ongoing capital and economic development projects in the county.