GREER, S.C. (WSPA)—The City of Greer is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by a city taxpayer that challenges both the city’s property tax rollback calculations and its use of the nonprofit Corporation ForGreer to finance major capital projects.
The lawsuit, filed by Greer resident Lewis Vaughn, alleges the city failed to properly reduce its millage rate following Greenville County’s 2025 property reassessment, resulting in higher tax bills for many property owners. The complaint also contends the city’s use of corporation ForGreer and lease-purchase agreements for nearly $100 million in projects unlawfully bypasses voter approval requirements tied to municipal debt…