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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
End of free police funeral procession escorts
The police department will stop providing free funeral procession escorts effective November 1, and five funeral service professionals told the council that grieving families could face $350-per-escort private fees and dangerous unescorted processions. Speakers asked for written guidelines, fair treatment across funeral homes, and reconsideration. The council took no vote but heard lengthy testimony.
Code Enforcement Disparities
A resident complained about receiving repeated code citations for grass while nearby properties with trash and debris face no enforcement.
Stray Dogs and Animal Control Enforcement
Residents complained about aggressive stray dogs and inadequate animal control enforcement following previous dog attack incidents in neighborhoods.
Hunt County Emergency Services District No. 2 ETJ Consent
The council voted to allow the proposed Hunt County Emergency Services District No. 2 to include parts of Greenville's extraterritorial jurisdiction in its upcoming November ballot measure.
Litter and Maintenance Under Interstate 30 Overpass
A local resident raised concerns regarding accumulated trash, debris, and unsanitary conditions under the I-30 overpass near Moulton Street.