5/18
The city continues to add new tools to help with litter cleanup . We recently announced the arrival of our new Litter Vac Truck. This truck will deploy around the city to help pick up litter. The truck picks up through a vacuum arm. While it will help, the most important tool we have is YOU! Please...Read more
4/20
Summer Youth Employment Program applications are being accepted through May 6. The youth employment program has successfully served the Sumter community since 1994, reaching well over 2,000 families in its lifetime.

There are two award-winning options:

Youth Corps: Kids Ages 14 and 15 are...Read more
4/5

How about that Sumter!! I’m not sure I’ve experienced such an event-packed week, as we did last week!

The annual Inspire! Festival showcased Lee Brice as one of the largest concert events that any organization has ever taken on in Sumter, and the Shaw Air and Space Expo not only...Read more

Mayor's Minute

David P. Merchant, Mayor of Sumter, South Carolina
A community investment information series from the City of Sumter, SC Mayor's Office.

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Mayor’s Minute, a community investment information series from the City of Sumter. The City of Sumter is committed to accountability and transparency, and it is my hope that this series extends this commitment to our residents and visitors.

In Sumter, we are blessed with a diverse community from all different backgrounds. Whether you are a military friend or a lifelong resident, we all call Sumter home and we want it to be the best home it can be. Sumter is home to multiple institutions of higher education, premier tourism destinations like Swan Lake Iris Gardens and a military friendly community in partnership with Shaw Air Force Base.

Ours is a city of uncommon patriotism and progressive spirit. Every day, I get to meet and talk with residents and community builders who are working to improve Sumter in their own way. This service shows that our people care about our city and community, and I hope the information on this webpage is helpful to you as you carry on in your tireless efforts.

As mayor, I am excited to welcome you to the City of Sumter and hope you will join me in exploring the educational, entrepreneurial and civic opportunities this community offers.

--Mayor David Merchant