While Mayor Knox White’s accomplishments are many, one thing gets overlooked in the exciting “lists” of the mayor’s accomplishments and accolades Greenville is receiving at the regional and national levels. It’s the dramatic increase in the quality of life we’ve experienced with Greenville’s revitalization during his tenure.
For those of us who grew up here, spent some time away, then returned, we’re often sharing with new Greenville residents how much the Greenville of today is dramatically better than the Greenville of yesteryear.
It didn’t happen overnight. It happened with strong leadership over many years.
The South is the fastest growing region of the country, and our city is not exempt. A lot of this growth is a result of the positive business and economic climate in the area. The Upstate is now home to 575 international companies representing 37 countries, creating new job opportunities for our residents.
Greenville’s leaders, led by Mayor White, have taken proper growth steps that have resulted in a high quality of life and the perfect place to live and raise our kids.
We shouldn’t forget how far we’ve progressed as a city thanks to long-term, strategic and smart leadership by Mayor White. He deserves a final term.
Jeremy Tolbert
Greenville resident
