Mayor· 2017–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
P.J. Connelly
Greenville
About
P.J. Connelly's mayoral platform centers primarily on public safety and economic development through job growth. His campaign focused on these key issues as he secured another term leading Greenville.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyMayor P.J. Connelly campaigned on emphasizing public safety and job growth during his successful reelection bid.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 4:59:46
- Avg per meeting
- 8:34
- Segments
- 7573
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Top issues during term (14)(General)
Downtown Curfew Policy Concerns
Staff time and overtime allocation for weekend enforcement patrols.
Downtown Boutique Hotel Development
Supported by occupancy tax revenues totaling over $3.7 million annually.
Neighborhood Code Enforcement & Rental Property Maintenance
Potential future investments or enforcement measures aimed at housing code compliance.
severe weather
Expect a sudden spike in emergency response spending and lost revenue for local businesses forced to close during the storm.
Review of Neighborhood Traffic Calming Guidelines
Material and installation costs averaging thousands of dollars per location, funded through pavement management.
healthcare access
While exact budget figures weren't dropped, partnering with a major health system like ECU Health usually means shared costs and better health outcomes that save money down the road.
flag ordinance
Local businesses get more flexibility for eye-catching displays, which could mean better visibility and sales for large retailers.
signage code enforcement
Shutting down a major dealership stops their local business dead in its tracks and could trigger some seriously expensive legal battles for the city.
flag regulations
There's no direct hit to your wallet here, but local tax dollars might get tied up if the city has to fight the state on this.
legal dispute
Local taxpayers could end up footing a growing legal bill as this clash over sign rules drags through the courts.
legal action
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for the city's legal fees in this courtroom clash.
signage ordinance enforcement
The city could rake in steady fine revenue, but could also bleed money defending its zoning laws in a protracted legal battle.
campaign issue
This political debate doesn't cost taxpayers a dime directly, though campaign spending might tick up slightly.
personnel resignation
Potential taxpayer costs could arise if the city doles out severance or pays high-dollar salaries for interim consultants while searching for a permanent replacement.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Connelly was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of the Amended General Records Schedule for Local Government Agencies
Budget Ordinance (#11) Amending the 2025-2026 General Fund (Ordinance #25-020), Capital Project Management Fund (Ordinance #24-040), Facilities Improvement Fund (Ordinance #25-020), Engineering Capital Projects Fund (Ordinance#20-019),…
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.