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Greenville City Council Meeting - November 24, 2025

City Council — Monday, November 24, 2025
BodyGreenville, North Carolina
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, November 24, 2025
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0:47

Good evening.

0:48

I'd like to call the November 24th, 2025 meeting of the Greenville City Council to Order.

0:52

I'm Mayor P.

0:52

J.

0:53

Connolly of the presiding over tonight's meeting.

0:55

First, I'd like to call on Councilmember Les Robinson for the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:59

Hope you would join them in a prayer.

1:01

Lord, thank you for this opportunity to gather, and we'd ask you for presence to come into these chambers.

1:06

We ask you to give us the wisdom and the foresight to do what is always best in the interest of all of our citizens.

1:12

Lord, we ask you to give your presence tonight as we recognize two of our members who are outgoing and that you just bless their families as they go out and thank them for their service.

1:20

Lord, thank you for everything we do as we enter the holiday uh season.

1:24

We ask you to be especially mindful of those who are who are in need.

1:27

In your precious name we pray.

1:28

Amen.

1:29

Amen.

1:30

Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:34

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:42

One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

1:51

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

1:54

Yes, sir.

1:54

Mayor Connolly.

1:55

Here.

1:56

Mayor Pratin Daniels.

1:57

Present.

1:57

Councilmember Foreman.

1:59

Here.

1:59

Councilmember Blackburn.

2:01

Present.

2:01

Councilmember Scully.

2:02

Here.

2:03

Councilmember Robinson.

2:04

Here.

2:04

Councilmember Willis.

2:05

Here.

2:06

Mayor Connelly of a choir.

2:08

All right.

2:08

Thank you very much.

2:09

We'll move on to the approval of tonight's agenda.

2:11

Mr.

2:11

Manager, I recommend changes.

2:14

Move to approve.

2:15

Second.

2:16

Wait, where's the consent agenda?

2:19

She wants one question.

2:21

Hey, let the record know that Marion's gonna call everything on the consent agenda.

2:26

All right, motion's been made.

2:28

Who is it?

2:30

Uh Council Mayor.

2:32

Mayor Burton Daniels.

2:33

Second by Councilmember Willis.

2:35

Councilmember Willis, all those in favor say aye.

2:37

Aye.

2:38

Opposed say nay.

2:39

Motion passes 6-0.

2:40

All right, we'll move on to special recognitions.

2:47

Thank you.

2:51

Which one first?

2:57

Okay.

3:00

Councilmember Blackburn.

3:11

Beautiful.

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Summary of Proceedings

Greenville City Council Meeting - November 24, 2025

The Greenville City Council met on November 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor P.J. Connolly presided, with all six council members present. The meeting focused on recognizing two outgoing council members, receiving no public comments, and hearing holiday wishes and community announcements. The agenda was approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned without substantive legislative action.

Special Recognitions

  • Councilmember Les Robinson delivered the invocation. Mayor Connolly and other council members offered tributes to outgoing Councilmember Marion Blackburn (District 3) and Mayor Pro Tem Monica Daniels (District 1).
  • Councilmember Blackburn was praised for her passion, constituent service, and leadership. She noted that she and the mayor agree on about 95% of issues (the mayor said 80%) and expressed her commitment to continue serving the community: "I'm not going away because you said the work continues."
  • Councilmember Blackburn highlighted achievements during her tenure, including advancing solar energy ("Bovey at Solar"), completion of a $48 million build grant, prioritizing affordable housing, and starting the Town Common Bulkhead project. She referenced losing her re-election by 25 votes (about 1%) but noted that 1,228 voters supported her campaign, representing a "powerful mandate to serve our shared values."
  • Mayor Pro Tem Monica Daniels was recognized for her advocacy for North Greenville, particularly for healthcare access and a pharmacy north of the river. She thanked the council and staff, noting that she fought hard "because I believe in this city."

Public Comment Period

  • Mayor Connolly opened the public comment period, allocating 30 minutes with a 3-minute limit per speaker. No individuals registered to speak, and no unregistered speakers came forward. The period was closed without comment.

City Manager's, City Attorney's, and City Clerk's Reports

  • City Manager Michael expressed gratitude for city employees and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
  • City Attorney thanked the outgoing council members and offered a blessing. City Clerk also thanked them and wished them well.

Comments from Mayor and Council

  • Councilmembers shared holiday wishes and encouraged residents to check on neighbors, donate to food insecurity efforts, and thank first responders working on Thanksgiving.
  • Councilmember Willis thanked the outgoing members for mentoring her as a newcomer.
  • Mayor Pro Tem Daniels reminded the public about the fire department's chili cook-off (date not specified) and the "Cops on the Roof" event on December 12, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Walmarts on Greenville Boulevard and 10th Street, with bike donations for children.
  • Mayor Connolly emphasized mutual respect among council members and encouraged the community to cherish time with loved ones during Thanksgiving.

Key Outcomes

  • The meeting agenda was approved unanimously (6-0) with a motion and second.
  • The meeting adjourned unanimously (6-0) following final remarks.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. I'd like to call the November 24th, 2025 meeting of the Greenville City Council to Order. I'm Mayor P. J. Connolly of the presiding over tonight's meeting. First, I'd like to call on Councilmember Les Robinson for the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Hope you would join them in a prayer. Lord, thank you for this opportunity to gather, and we'd ask you for presence to come into these chambers. We ask you to give us the wisdom and the foresight to do what is always best in the interest of all of our citizens. Lord, we ask you to give your presence tonight as we recognize two of our members who are outgoing and that you just bless their families as they go out and thank them for their service. Lord, thank you for everything we do as we enter the holiday uh season. We ask you to be especially mindful of those who are who are in need. In your precious name we pray. Amen. Amen. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Yes, sir. Mayor Connolly. Here. Mayor Pratin Daniels. Present. Councilmember Foreman. Here. Councilmember Blackburn. Present. Councilmember Scully. Here. Councilmember Robinson. Here. Councilmember Willis. Here. Mayor Connelly of a choir. All right. Thank you very much. We'll move on to the approval of tonight's agenda. Mr. Manager, I recommend changes. Move to approve. Second. Wait, where's the consent agenda? She wants one question. Hey, let the record know that Marion's gonna call everything on the consent agenda. All right, motion's been made. Who is it? Uh Council Mayor. Mayor Burton Daniels. Second by Councilmember Willis.

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