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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1449
Sumter, SC 29151
Physical Location
21 N. Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
Phone
(803) 436-2500
vision and mission
The City of Sumter exists to provide our citizens an environment of opportunity and excellent public services.
We do this by:
Mayor's Minute
The Mayor’s Minute is a community-focused information series from the City of Sumter, designed to keep residents and visitors informed, engaged, and connected. Through this initiative, the City underscores its ongoing commitment to accountability and transparency, while providing timely updates and insights on important projects, programs, and events. The Mayor's office shares this series as a way to strengthen communication, foster trust, and ensure that the community remains an active partner in shaping Sumter’s future.
On June 10th, the City of Sumter officially cut the ribbon on the newly renovated South Sumter Park! Located on 630 S Sumter Street, upgrades to this park include: Basketball courts in a new “airnasium” Fenced pickleball courts Updated playgrounds Pavilion with restrooms Walking trail, improved parking, and landscaping Renovated baseball field & picnic areas Thanks to our SC Legislative team and...
Council held two public hearings this month, to receive public comments on the following: Rezoning 0.30 acres at the corner of Main Street and Pine Street from residential to general commercial. The request is for a new beauty salon at 702 N. Main Street. This request was denied. Council also voted against a final reading on a rezoning request of 0.99 acres of property, located at 835 South Harvin...
For many residents, the weather is a mere nuisance, postponing outdoor plans and possibly causing power bills to be higher than expected. But for the cityâs most vulnerable adultsâseniors, particularly those who live aloneâthe unpredictable weather can cause real difficulties. As the seasons change, so do the needs of these members of the community. Here are just a couple of examples of how...
In recent days, I have received emails and heard public comments regarding the non-compliance of mask wearing in businesses and locations in the City of Sumter. I feel the need to emphasize that the ordinance approved by City Council requires business owners to ensure that his or her employees are taking the appropriate steps to protect themselves and patrons. Additionally, the ordinance maintains...
Thank you to our litter clean-up volunteers for coming out this past weekend for our Community Clean-up Day. We had over 200 volunteers that picked up almost 7,000 pounds of trash from our roads. We would like to plead to our community about the importance of clean streets. Litter blocks our stormwater drains and waterways and causes flooding. Litter stops businesses from investing in our...
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: Council held six public hearings last night, to receive public comments on the following: Our community development entitlement funds reporton how the City utilized $291,838, which included: YMCA provided various services for 15 LMI youth Employed 68 youth with summer jobs United Ministries 12 housing repairs New construction of one (1) affordable house Housing repairs on eight...
Council re-addressed the 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Budget. The City didn’t receive as many funds as previously scheduled, so we had to re-adjust to reflect those changes. Those programs receiving funds, such as sewer improvements, demolition program, Youth Employment, YMCA Youth Services, Wateree Aids Task Force and United Ministries will NOT be affected by the budget...