City Council Action Wrap-Up

Resolutions approved are aimed at supporting business growth and protecting the public.

At its October 7 meeting, City Council took action to encourage the continued growth of new jobs and capital investment downtown and protect people who go to clubs and bars.

The Council adopted an economic incentive to provide reduced cost for parking for employers who create new jobs downtown. They can get a free parking spot at a city deck or transit pass for one year for each new job. The new policy is meant to encourage job growth in the center city and encourage use of public transportation services. The plan is effective immediately. Requests for spaces should be directed to the City Manager’s office at 373-2002.

Eligible City-owned parking decks covered under the policy include those on Bellemeade, Davie, Church and Greene streets.

Also, the Council increased fines for overcrowding and other violations in Greensboro clubs and bars. It will now cost business owners $100 per person over the posted occupancy if they have an overcrowded establishment and $500 per blocked, locked or obstructed emergency exit. The fines for obstructed exits are graduated and increase to $1,000 per exit for a second violation and $1,500 per exit for a subsequent violations.

The new fines will start 30 days from approval.


At the October 7 meeting, Council also honored those who worked on Greensboro’s Bicentennial celebration by presenting certificates of appreciation to the Bicentennial Commissioners (pictured here), volunteer committee chairs and other volunteers.

Houses and Lots Available for Sale

The City works with others to help provide affordable housing to residents.

The City's Housing and Community Development Department helps the Redevelopment Commission of Greensboro and the Greensboro Housing and Development Partnership in marketing properties that are for sale. Currently both groups have several homes and vacant lots available for purchase. Information about these properties can be found here. Financial assistance is available.

The City also works with Self-Help in Greensboro, which creates and protects home ownership and economic opportunity for people of color, women, rural residents and low-wealth families and communities across North Carolina, Washington, DC, California, and many other states.

On October 6, the Central Library welcomed its 10,000,000th visitor to its 219 North Church Street facility - local resident Jewel Thomas and her son Corey. Thomas was honored with a bouquet of balloons and several gifts. The milestone also marked the 10 year anniversary of the library’s move from its former home at the corner of Greene Street and Friendly Avenue.

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Kids, Cans & Cash Kicks Off

The "Kids, Cans & Cash" recycling challenge lets students in Guilford County Elementary Schools protect the environment and earn money for their schools by collecting aluminum beverage cans from October 27 to November 10. The annual challenge is held in recognition of America Recycles Day, which is November 15 annually.

In the challenge, schools that deliver the most pounds of aluminum cans to participating material recovery facilities in Greensboro or High Point will win special prizes including a trophy, pizza party, food coupons and much more. Each school is paid for every pound of aluminum it collects and it gets to use the money however it wants to.

Schools are divided into three categories by enrollment size: fewer than 399 students; between 400-599 students; and 600 or more students. To enter a school in the challenge, download a registration form.


Voting Day is Fast Approaching

Early voting days, times and locations are available here.

Are you registered to vote on November 4? Do you know where to go to cast your ballot and what times the polls are open? Visit the Guilford County Board of Elections website for answers to those questions and more.

One local issue Greensboro residents will be asked to vote on is the approval of these separate bond proposals:
• $134 million for street improvements
• $50 million to remodel War Memorial Auditorium
• $20 million for parks and recreation projects
• $1 million for housing programs.

Learn more about the bonds by watching this video.