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Today marks the beginning of a new term for the Greenville City Council, along with the departure of two veteran members of the seven-person governing body, but it also comes as the city will wrestle with some important challenges in the weeks and months ahead. EDITORIAL: New council will be tested with change May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021
Today marks the beginning of a new term for the Greenville City Council, along with the departure of two veteran members of the seven-person governing body, but it also comes as the city will wrestle with some important challenges in the weeks and months ahead.
Mar 12, 2021
Mayor David Dreiling was at Thursday s public hearing, where the GEUS Board of Trustees outlined a plan to issue $20 million in short term financing. Brad Kellar | Herald-Banner
ERCOT, which manages the majority of the electrical grid in the state of Texas, is facing billions in unpaid bills related to the winter storm in February and GEUS, Greenvilleâs electric utility system, is on the hook for part of the deficit.
The GEUS board of trustees conducted a public hearing Thursday night, where General Manager Alicia Hooks explained why the utility was planning on seeking approximately $20 million in short term financing to help defray the costs of the bill. Hooks said some electric companies are already facing bankruptcy filings due to the shortfall.