Issue explainer

Derelict buildings and emergency hazards

How the City should respond to urgent public safety concerns, including reported asbestos or structural hazards, while legal recovery processes continue.

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Last updated

July 30, 2026. Candidate list status: no official accepted candidate list was found on the City of Greenwood election page during the latest Ledge check. Current officeholders are listed for accountability tracking and are not automatically 2026 candidates.

Why this issue matters

How the City should respond to urgent public safety concerns, including reported asbestos or structural hazards, while legal recovery processes continue.

Questions candidates should answer

Emergency derelict-building and asbestos concerns

When a derelict or damaged building creates urgent public concerns, including reported concerns about airborne asbestos or other hazards, what emergency-response process should the City use while court, enforcement, sale or recovery steps are still underway?

What Ledge will look for

Specific actions rather than slogans.
Cost, source of funds and likely impact on tax base.
Which level of government or outside partner is responsible.
How residents can track progress after election day.