Issue explainer

Taxes and small tax base

How candidates would reduce pressure on Greenwood taxpayers while maintaining core infrastructure and services.

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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 candidates would reduce pressure on Greenwood taxpayers while maintaining core infrastructure and services.

Questions candidates should answer

Tax pressure and small tax base

What is your plan to reduce or stabilize the tax burden on Greenwood’s small tax base while still maintaining roads, water, sewer, buildings and core services?

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.