In this episode, we sit down with Councilman Butch Kirven, the Finance Committee Chairman for Greenville County Council, to discuss the county's budget process. Learn how the budget is developed, what priorities will likely be seen in the final...
In this episode, we sit down with Councilman Butch Kirven, the Finance Committee Chairman for Greenville County Council, to discuss the county's budget process. Learn how the budget is developed, what priorities will likely be seen in the final budget, and how residents can get involved. With a two-year budget of just under $650 million, Greenville County has a lot of moving parts. Discover how the county allocates its resources, insights on economic development strategy, and how the county is incentivizing businesses to provide opportunities for everyone in the community.
Butch Kirven Bio: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/Council/CouncilMember.aspx?m=ButchKirven
Scott Case Episode: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/property-taxes-in-greenville-county-an-overview-with-county-auditor-scott-case/
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