Greensboro's mayor, City Council by district, city manager, clerk and department phone numbers. Most city services: Contact Center, 336-373-2489.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Names and numbers come from the City of Greensboro’s directory produced by the Office of the City Clerk (Dec. 15, 2025) and the City Council page. Elections are held in odd years; we update this page after each one.
Greensboro has a council-manager government. The City Council, a mayor and eight members serving four-year terms, sets policy; the city manager runs day-to-day operations. City offices are in the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St.
Who to call first
- Most city services (trash, bulk pickup, general questions): Contact Center, 336-373-CITY (2489)
- Police non-emergency: 336-373-2222
- Emergency: 911
- Water bills and service: Water Resources, 336-373-2344
- Animal control: Guilford County Animal Control, 336-641-5990
Mayor and City Council
All members share the council office line, 336-373-2396, and the mailing address P.O. Box 3136, Greensboro, NC 27402-3136. Email addresses and direct lines are from the city directory.
| Seat | Name | Direct line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Marikay Abuzuaiter | 336-314-9620 (cell) | marikay.abuzuaiter@greensboro-nc.gov |
| Mayor pro tem, at large | Denise T. Roth | 336-373-4631 (voicemail) | denise.roth@greensboro-nc.gov |
| At large | Irving Allen | 336-373-4360 (voicemail) | irving.allen@greensboro-nc.gov |
| At large | Hugh Holston | 336-500-7331 (cell) | hugh.holston@greensboro-nc.gov |
| District 1 | Crystal Black | 336-373-2286 (voicemail) | crystal.black@greensboro-nc.gov |
| District 2 | Cecile “CC” Crawford | 336-373-2391 (voicemail) | cecile.crawford@greensboro-nc.gov |
| District 3 | April Parker | 336-373-4638 (voicemail) | april.parker@greensboro-nc.gov |
| District 4 | Adam Marshall | 336-373-4639 (voicemail) | a.marshall@greensboro-nc.gov |
| District 5 | Tammi Thurm | 336-373-3688 (voicemail) | tammi.thurm@greensboro-nc.gov |
Not sure of your district? Use the city’s council district finder. Emails to council members are public records.
Speaking at a meeting: submit the city’s speaker and comment form by 5 p.m. the day before, or sign up at the kiosk outside the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber by 5:30 p.m. the night of the meeting, according to the city’s council meetings page. Agendas are on the city’s Legistar calendar. For an interpreter or other aid, call Community Relations at 336-373-2723 three to five days ahead.
City leadership
| Office | Who | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City manager | Nathaniel “Trey” Davis | 336-373-2002 |
| City clerk | Tory Frink | 336-373-2397 |
| City attorney | Lora Cubbage | 336-373-2320 |
| Police chief | John Thompson | 336-373-2450 |
| Fire chief | Jim Robinson | 336-373-2297 |
City departments
| For | Department | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Code complaints | Code Compliance | 336-373-2111 |
| Water and sewer bills, service | Water Resources | 336-373-2344 |
| Trash, recycling, bulk pickup | Solid Waste and Recycling (via Contact Center) | 336-373-2489 |
| Building permits and inspections | Engineering and Inspections, Development Services | 336-373-2155 |
| Zoning and rezoning | Planning | 336-373-2144 |
| Streets, signals, road closures | Transportation | 336-373-4368 |
| Buses | Transit | 336-373-2093 |
| Parks, rec centers | Parks and Recreation | 336-373-2558 |
| Libraries and the history museum | Libraries and Museum | 336-373-2716 |
| Housing programs | Housing and Neighborhood Development | 336-373-2509 |
| Economic development | Economic Development | 336-373-2434 |
| Human rights complaints | Human Rights | 336-373-2038 |
| Coliseum and Tanger Center | Greensboro Complex | 336-373-7400 |
Not run by the city
- Animal control: Guilford County Animal Control serves Greensboro. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday at 336-641-5990; on Sundays, after hours and holidays call 336-373-2222, according to the county.
- Property taxes: Guilford County Tax Department, 336-641-3363. See our property taxes guide.
- Elections: Guilford County Board of Elections, 336-641-3836. See voting.
- Schools: Guilford County Schools, 336-370-8100. See schools.
- Power: see power outages in Greensboro.
What this means for you
- Start with 336-373-2489 for almost any city service.
- Your district member, the three at-large members and the mayor all represent you.
- Code complaints go to Code Compliance, 336-373-2111.
Related: trash and recycling, building permits and zoning and public notices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main phone number for the City of Greensboro?
The city’s Contact Center, 336-373-CITY (2489), handles most service questions, including trash, bulk pickup and general city business.
Who is the mayor of Greensboro?
Marikay Abuzuaiter is mayor of Greensboro, according to the city’s directory. Her office line is 336-373-2396, and her email is marikay.abuzuaiter@greensboro-nc.gov.
What is the Greensboro police non-emergency number?
336-373-2222. Call 911 for emergencies.
Who handles animal control in Greensboro?
Guilford County Animal Control serves the City of Greensboro. Call 336-641-5990, Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; after hours, Sundays and holidays call 336-373-2222.
How do I find my Greensboro City Council district?
Use the city’s online council district finder, linked from the City Council page. Five members represent districts, and the mayor and three members are elected at large.
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