Greensboro City Council

The City Council voted unanimously to amend its land development ordinance for accessory units Tuesday as officials look to increase housing options.

A new, set of rules for short-term rentals and their owners aim to help the city of Greensboro regulate these properties better.

A presentation on the state of Greensboro's parks and greenways shows the city is facing more than $280 million in unfunded capital needs.

Two senior-level city employees who spoke to WFDD on condition of anonymity said they have seen documents related to an internal inquiry which found Jaiyeoba sent inappropriate messages of a sexual nature to a female employee. Both sources said the city council was briefed on the matter before voting 5-4 to award him severance Tuesday evening. 

Councilmember Tammi Thurm did not disclose the nature of the violation, but says the Greensboro City Council became aware of the matter last week.

The Greensboro City Council has selected a company to run the Greensboro Coliseum Complex and Tanger Center.

Oak View Group has emerged as a candidate to manage the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.  The private company recently presented its financial proposal and transition plan to the City Council. The Greensboro Coliseum Complex encompasses 10 venues including the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. Last year, the city started accepting proposals to transition to new leadership.

Greensboro’s City Council has reviewed the police body camera footage related to a domestic disturbance reported at the home of City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba last December. 

Greensboro City Council approved $1.5 million in funds to support a local nonprofit's effort to bring transitional housing to the community.