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What the next council decides

01Property taxes and city revenue3 sourced facts

Where it standsOn September 14, 2026, council passed first reading of an ordinance rolling the millage rate back from 127.9 to 123.0 mills after a state-required reassessment.

What's on the tableHow the city sets its tax rate and budget, and whether to seek other revenue such as a local option sales tax.

The city manager said the proposed ordinance would keep the city revenue-neutral by rolling the current millage from 127.9 to 123.0 mills. City of Greenwood · Sep 14, 2026
Smith has continued to support a local option sales tax as one way to shift some of the tax burden away from property owners. Index-Journal
Long floated paid parking in Uptown as one idea worth researching to generate revenue. Index-Journal

02Growth and rezoning4 sourced facts

Where it standsCouncil has taken up several rezonings along Cambridge Avenue East since October 2025.

What's on the tableWhich rezoning requests to approve and how infrastructure keeps pace with development.

In October 2025 council passed first reading of a rezoning of 701 Chace Avenue from R4 to R7, 4-2. City of Greenwood · Oct 20, 2025
In February 2026 council passed first reading of a rezoning of 235 Cambridge Avenue East from R4 to R7, 5-2. City of Greenwood · Feb 23, 2026
In March 2026 council passed a motion to deny a rezoning of part of 1900 Cambridge Avenue East from LIW to R3, unanimously. City of Greenwood · Mar 16, 2026
Smith said the city's next comprehensive plan will be important in guiding future growth. Index-Journal

03Police and fire staffing3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 Councilor Bass asked council to discuss incentive and retention programs for police and fire staff.

What's on the tableHow the city recruits and keeps police and fire staff and how it pays for public safety.

Bass asked council to address police and fire staff shortages at its next meeting. City of Greenwood · Aug 17, 2026
Smith said he believes Greenwood needs additional police officers. Index-Journal
Long would like the city to explore neighborhood resource officers. Index-Journal

04City ordinance on prejudice-motivated crime3 sourced facts

Where it standsCouncil passed an ordinance on conduct motivated by prejudice on second reading, 6-1, on December 15, 2025.

What's on the tableWhether the city keeps its own ordinance or leaves the matter to state law.

In November 2025 council also passed a resolution urging the State Legislature to enact a statewide, uniform punishment for criminal conduct motivated by prejudice, 6-1. City of Greenwood · Nov 17, 2025
The city attorney said violators would be tried in Municipal Court with a fine of up to $500 per infraction. City of Greenwood · Nov 17, 2025
The ordinance passed first reading 6-1 on November 17, 2025. City of Greenwood · Nov 17, 2025

05City loans to local nonprofits2 sourced facts

Where it standsCouncil passed first reading, 5-1, of a $371,178 loan to the Greenwood Community Theatre on December 15, 2025.

What's on the tableWhether and on what terms the city lends to local organizations.

The city manager said the loan is non-forgivable, to be paid by December 31, 2029, with 3% interest paid annually. City of Greenwood · Dec 15, 2025
The city manager said the theater building and a money market account would be used as collateral. City of Greenwood · Dec 15, 2025

2 notes on these statements

Robert Dean, Johnathan Bass and Ronnie Ables each appear as the only listed candidate for their ward on Ballotpedia's list of the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ballotpedia

The ballot also includes a Commissioner of Public Works seat, which this guide does not cover. City of Greenwood

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1. Should Greenwood seek a local option sales tax?
2. Should the city charge for parking in Uptown?
3. When should the city build roads and utilities for new growth?
4. Should police be assigned to specific neighborhoods?
5. Should the city have its own ordinance on conduct motivated by prejudice?
6. Should the city lend money to local nonprofits such as the community theatre?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.New · How Greenwood is runWho runs Greenwood, and what it costsThe city manager earns $135,000. See council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

Early voting begins (Monday to Saturday, two weeks)City of GreenwoodOct 19, 2026
Early voting endsCity of GreenwoodOct 31, 2026
Election dayCity of GreenwoodNov 3, 2026
Runoff, if neededCity of GreenwoodNov 17, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Annette Edwards, Niki Hutto, Matthew Miller4 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The council has six members elected from wards, and the mayor is elected at large by the entire city. City of Greenwood
Greenwood operates under the council/manager form of government. City of Greenwood
The mayor and council members serve four-year terms, with three council members elected at each general election. City of Greenwood
The December 15, 2025 minutes list Mayor Smith among those who voted in favor of an ordinance. City of Greenwood · Dec 15, 2025

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