The Greensboro City Council met on June 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM (with a break anticipated around 7:30 PM) in the Katie Dorsett Council Chambers. Councilmember Black was excused; Councilmember Marshall attended via Zoom. The meeting included ceremonial resolutions, a consent agenda with multiple public speakers, a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget, and extensive public comment on topics including police conduct, homelessness, and data centers.
Public Hearing on H1 (FY 2026-27 Budget): Approximately 60 speakers addressed the budget. Key points include:
Public Comments (Non-Agenda): Topics included:
Good evening. Good evening and welcome to the June 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Greensboro City Council. I will need a motion to excuse Councilwoman Black. Moved by Mrs. Thurm. Do I hear a second by Cece Crawford? All in favor, please say aye. All right, she is excused. We are in the Katie Dorset Council chambers, and let the ref let the record reflect that all members are in attendance except for Councilmember Black and Councilmember Marshall is on via Zoom. We will begin this meeting with a moment of silence. A second violation results in a six month suspension, and a third violation or any instance involving physical altercations results in a 12-month suspension, and any violation of state criminal laws may also subject the individual to criminal charges. Those suspended from in-person participation will retain the ability to attend virtually via Zoom, ensuring their right to free speech. If the Zoom speaker violates the rules of procedure and decorum, they will be muted. Speakers may have the city IT team play videos that have already been sent in to the city clerk for its security check. Any videos, media, or supplemental documents utilized by speakers during this meeting are not reviewed or verified by the city for accuracy, completeness, or authenticity. Let's see, I'm sorry. The city does not endorse or adopt the content of those videos, and all opinions and views expressed are solely those of the speaker. Speakers may not transfer their time to others, and the mayor or presiding officer will determine the speaking order based on the number of speakers. The mayor may modify the time allotted to each individual, and approaching the dais is not permitted. Speakers may not address the audience nor employees of the city of Greensboro. The public comment period is for speakers to address council members only with their comments and an opportunity for council to listen and take notes. Any violation of this protocol in the speaker's time shall be surrendered. Zoom participants must refrain from speaking until they are recognized and called upon. State statute requires council members to vote on all matters unless a direct financial interest exists, or if the council member serves on the board of a nonprofit organization that receives city funding. All motions will be moved and seconded, and the presiding officer will announce the vote tally. The consent agenda covering items F1 through F23 consists of routine and non-controversial matters that are approved with a single vote. Any council member may request the removal of an item due to a conflict of interest or to vote in opposition. Items withdrawn for discussion will be carried forward to the next business meeting agenda. If an item is found to be time sensitive, the mayor may request that a vote be taken. Closed captioning is provided for this meeting depending on the duration of these proceedings. A brief recess is anticipated around 7 30 p.m. I first must ask for a motion to cancel the July 14th Greensboro City Council meeting. The meeting will take place on July 21st at 5 30 p.m. May I have a motion? Moved by Mr. Holston. Do I hear a second? Seconded by Mayor Pro Tim. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. And that passes. Thank you, Adam Marshal. That passes unanimously. Thank you. We are going to, right after the public comment speakers, we are going to have comments from council if they so wish. So now is the time for our ceremonial items. We have item E1, a resolution recognizing June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and honoring the Alzheimer's Association. And I do have that. Resolution recognizing June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and honoring the Alzheimer's Association. Whereas more than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia, including over 210,000 North Carolinians and an estimated 12.5% of the 65 plus older population in Guilford County.