13-02-2025
Democrat Tina Belge announces candidacy for Greenville city council, at-large seat
Tina Belge has announced her candidacy for the upcoming Greenville City Council at-large vacancy in the November 4 election.
Belge, a Democrat, has lived in Greenville since 2014. She has spent time as a director with the Greenville Housing Fund, a planner with Greenville County, and most recently, a founder of the Catalyst Community Consulting group to tackle issues pertaining to housing, communities, and policies.
In 2019, Belge ran in the March special election for Senate District 6 and will look to run a campaign to afford better opportunities for the city of Greenville.
"We live in a wonderful city with amazing amenities and has such a great quality of life," Belge said. "However, that quality of life must be maintained strategically as costs rise and growth takes hold.
"I know this well as a long-time planning professional. I've seen communities shift and change, but at the end of the day, good planning manages growth."
Here is more on candidate Tina Belge's candidacy for the November 4, 2025 election:
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Belge is currently the principal consultant and founder of Catalyst Community Consulting, which assists local governments, non-profits, and affordable housing developers, and in the past, served as the executive director of Keep Greenville County Beautiful, a non-profit focused on community engagement and placemaking.
Belge's other leadership duties include founding the Young Voter Coalition and the SC Woman in Leadership, serving on the South Carolina Women's Affordable Housing Network board, and serving as secretary for the Twin Lakes Cottages HOA.
Tina Belge graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill Master of Public Administration program, where she focused on community and economic development.
Because of her local contributions, she has obtained an endorsement from current City Council at-large member Russell Stall, who has previously announced that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming November election.
"Tina has the background, experience, and passion for the people of Greenville to do the job," said Councilman Stall. "She has proven leadership in planning and policy as well as in the community. I'm so excited to see all the great things she is going to help do for this city."
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"We need homes people can afford, reduced traffic, accessible childcare, and our green space preserved," according to Belge.
Greenville City Council elections will occur on November 4. Candidates will be elected for Districts 2 and 4, at-large, and Commissioner of Public Works.
Primary Elections are scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, and will be conducted by the parties and/or party conventions.
Russell Stall is the current city council at-large member whose at-large seat will expire this November.
Republican Matt Alexander, the former chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission and a retired Army combat veteran, has also announced his candidacy for the Greenville City Council at-large seat.
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