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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.
The next fiscal year budget has been approved with the City’s annual budget balanced at just over $67.2 million dollars. Some of the most significant expenditures are: One third or $20.3 million goes toward public safety services, including Police, Fire, EMS, municipal court, inspections and enforcement; One third or $22.5 million goes to water, sewer and stormwater services; and The other third...
Council held three public hearings this month, to receive public comments on the following: The adoption of the Sumter 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The “Comp” Plan is the product of an extensive public process, and is intended to be an important tool for guiding growth and development in the Sumter community for the next 20 years. The purpose of this plan is to help the City of Sumter, its citizens...
Every December City Council recognizes our employees and their service contribution to our organization and community. This year we recognized 54 staff members with more than 10 years of service, 24 of those recognized have more than 20 years. Combined those employees represent more than 950 years of experience. We want to thank each of them for their service -- you keep our City going each and...
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: We want to make sure you are protecting your most precious cargo. Sumter residents can signup for free car seat installation program. Residents bring their car seats and the Sumter Fire Department will assist them with the correct install. The next install date is scheduled for May 15 from 11 AM – 1 PM. Installations are by appointment only. Schedule an appointment today by...
This month we wanted to share some highlights from 2019 year end report: 14 homeowners were given house rehab assistance. 59 dilapidated structures were demolished through our codes enforcement, these are always performed at the owners request and/or permission. Sumter Fire Department installed over 568 smoke detectors in residential homes. Project Checkmate, our senior citizen assistance program...
The City of Sumter administrative offices will be closed for Presidents Day, this Monday, February 21, 2022. Sanitation services will continue to run on a normal schedule. Join us for our next Community Clean Up Day this Saturday, February 19. Groups and individuals are encouraged to get out, walk around your neighborhoods and pick up litter you see along the streets. We love Sumter and we want...
We are less than a week away from our first-ever free residential Curbside Junk Removal service. From January 22 nd through the 26 th we’ve contracted with a vendor to pick up large, unwanted items. All city residential roll-cart customers may participate. All you need to do is place items that you wish to dispose of on the curb by Sunday, January 21 st. This initiative provides an opportunity for...
Council approved a new automated utility billing and meter reading project. Our current system was installed in 1997, making it 20 years old. With new technology available today; this new system will provide better efficiencies for staff and customers. The upgrades will begin in 2017 and could take up to 2 years to complete. After the system is fully implemented, a couple of advantages will be...
I want to thank the citizens of Sumter who are taking the COVID-19 threat seriously. My heart and prayers go out to all who have contracted this virus and especially to those who have lost loved ones. People and pastors all over Sumter are vigorously praying for guidance, protection, and deliverance. As I said in a proclamation I issued on Thursday, we will have a day of thanksgiving when this...