What’s going on around town?
Greenfield accepts donation of four picnic tables for Rives LakeThe City of Greenfield gladly accepted a donation of four picnic tables for use at Rives Lake. This opportunity came about as the Home Depot had donated tables to our school district in recent years. A simple inquiry about whether programs like this still exist yielded a positive outcome!
Thank you to Ramona Wilson with Home Depot for your gracious contribution to the City of Greenfield! |
City passes Mayor Meyer's proposed ordinance prohibiting sleeping in vehicles in public viewAt the regularly scheduled July 2026 council meeting, the council unanimously voted in favor of a new local ordinance proposed by Mayor Meyer. This ordinance will make it illegal to sleep in a vehicle in public view within city limits.
"This ordinance was proposed to assist with the correlating behaviors of illegal drug use and DUIs. As the Greenfield Police Department continues to better itself under the leadership of Chief Alderfer, we have been identifying ways to better protect our citizens from the dangerous and careless byproducts of illegal drug use/sales in our area - more specifically, methamphetamine. This ordinance gives officers the tools they need to keep our residents safe from those who choose to break the law. Of course officers will be able to use their discretion as sometimes drivers who become tired during a long drive may need to pull over for safety to rest. This ordinance is not to pester the general public, but to target illegal activities and the ripple-effect nuisances that affect innocent, neighboring citizens, simply trying to go about day-to-day life in a safe community." - Mayor Brock Meyer |
Greenfield Fire Protection District secures $26,000 in grant funds for fire equipmentOn June 11, 2026, Senator Jill Tracy announced recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Fire Grant. On the list was the Greenfield Fire Protection District with $26,000 in funding coming into the community. These funds can be used for life-saving equipment that is used regularly in the continuous efforts exhibited by our fire district's heroes.
"There is an argument by some that grant funding is in fact, taxed money that comes out of citizens' pockets. This is true. This money is divvied up by lawmakers and allocated for grant opportunities such as this. Rather than being upset that the money is not "free", it is best to figure out how to get it back to our community versus anywhere else. The taxation has already transpired by this point. It is in our best interest to keep applying for these grants. The real difficulty is that many of these grants contain long, meticulous application procedures that take government personnel days, weeks, and even months to complete. In a smaller community, this usually means one or two people are spending hours upon hours of their own time trying to secure these funds for the public. I would like to extend my thanks to Colby Crafton of the GFPD, who spent hours of his own time to help secure these funds." - Mayor Brock Meyer |
Pride of Greenfield AwardThe Lions Club and the City of Greenfield would like to present the winner of the August 2026 Pride of Greenfield award - Karen Kline and Darren Laramie. Karen's flowers have been looking top-tier all summer long! Thank you and congratulations!
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Greenfield City Council unanimously votes in Lauren Bowman as new Ward 1 councilwomanAt the regularly scheduled August 2026 council meeting, Mayor Meyer presented his recommendation for the vacant Ward 1 council position after the resignation of Kari Varble. Mayor Meyer presented Lauren Bowman to the council, who unanimously voted to swear in Bowman for this position.
Bowman brings experience in administration and city planning", said Meyer, "She was eager to get involved in pursuing a better Greenfield and I look forward to seeing what she is able to accomplish". |
Greenfield infrastructure sales tax goes into effect July 1, 2026The city of Greenfield recently passed a 1% sales tax where funds will be delegated to infrastructural needs. City officials expect this additional tax to generate $1,500 - $2,500 per month.
"Looking at the larger picture, this tax does not seem to bring in much revenue and we expected that the tax itself was not going to be a money-maker. However, once a stream of income is established and the city can get a good idea of how much funding is being received each month, perhaps this money can be utilized towards a loan for a larger project needing done or something of that nature. The City of Greenfield will continue identifying areas of need and taking action, and this infrastructure tax will be a valuable tool in our belt". -Mayor Brock Meyer |
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