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1. How do I know who my Council Representative is? How can I reach them?

First, check which District you are in by viewing: The Street Index streets are listed in alphabetical order.  Find your street, and it will list the "District" then visit: the Mayor and City Council page, under the picture of the Council Member it shows which "Place" they hold.  Place and District in this sense are the same. 

The City is divided into six single-member council districts. District boundary lines are drawn according to the population within each district. Every 10 years with the new census, the districts are reevaluated for changes in population. The Mayor is elected at large. Contact information for the Mayor and City Council members is on the Mayor and City Council page. Call the City Secretary’s Office at (903) 457-3121 to leave a message.

Mayor and City Council

2. How can a citizen address the City Council?

At regular City Council meetings, there is a time reserved for "Citizens to be Heard". During this portion of the meeting, citizens may address the council not already scheduled for a public hearing. Citizens should state their name and address for the record and are allowed three minutes to speak.

3. What does the City Council do?

The elected officials of the City of Greenville are charged with setting the policies that they would like the administration to carry out. They have the vision of what Greenville has the potential to be. They are also responsible for adopting an annual budget and levying a tax rate. These are accomplished by many meetings with the City Manager on the needs and projects of each Department. The City Council also appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge.

4. Is the City Council responsible for GEUS?

In 1989, the citizens of Greenville voted to form an autonomous board for the electric utility.

Although the Council partners with Board when making appointments to the Board, they do not have any control or powers regarding the electric service or charges.