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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.
Council held a public hearing to gain input from our residents on the 2016-17 fiscal year budget. The current City operating budget is just over $60 million. The proposed budget will increase by 3% to just over 62 million. This increase will be covered by our current revenue sources, where we expect an increase of 2%. Therefore, City residents should not expect to see a tax increase in the...
We know that masks and separation are the key to slowing COVID-19. City Council has renewed the City of Sumter ordinance requiring masks three times. The current extension will be up for renewal again at our meeting on October 7. Analysis of data by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) has established that areas with a mask ordinance are seeing a reduction in...
Our SUATS MPO is hosting a public Open House on Wednesday, November 16 at 5:30 PM at the CCTC Health Sciences Center located at 133 S. Main Street. This is the first of its kind study for Sumter that will create a guide for expanding the bicycle and pedestrian network in the Sumter area and we want to know what and where Sumter residents want to see these areas improved around our community. For...
Council approved a general obligation bond that will cover costs from the following projects: Reimbursements of prior expenditures for Alice Drive Fire Station improvements, together with associated furniture, fixtures, equipment and technology infrastructure; New Public Safety Complex, located on Lafayette Boulevard, to include police headquarters and fire headquarters, together with associated...
Council approved a contract authorizing three water line projects. Construction will begin soon on the replacement of 100 year old water lines from Bartlette to Hampton, along Washington Street and lines from Washington to Harvin, along Bartlette Street as well as Kingsbury Drive at Lewis Road Roundabout. Council approved a first reading on an annexation request for two parcels of land at 1177...
As you approach major highway entrances to our community and ride around the City, you may notice signs designating Sumter as a Purple Heart City and County. Have you ever thought about what this honor means for active and retired veterans living in Sumter? Established by George Washington during the Revolutionary War, the Purple Heart was America’s first award to recognize the common soldier for...
At City Council's meeting last night and also during Black History Month, we presented two long-time influential Sumterites with Legacy of Excellence Awards for their lifetimes of achievement, dedication, and service. Mr. Willie Singleton, Jr. was a member of Leroy Green and the Kings of Rhythm R&B Band for a number of years, performing throughout South Carolina. Mr. Singleton actively...
The City of Sumter & Sumter Tourism Present a Black History Month Tribute to Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Narrated by Colette Daniels Just outside Mayesville, South Carolina sits a small building of unpainted wood, with a shake roof and a door flanked by two shuttered windows. It’s a recreation of the home in which Samuel and Patsy McLeod welcomed the 15 th of their 17 children in 1875. From this cabin...
The city has annexed and rezoned, at the owner’s request, 11.29 acres located at 1495 Camden Highway. The owner of this property will be constructing a gas station and convenience store. The City also transferred a 0.86 acre parcel located at 129 E. Hampton Street to Sumter County. This is the location of the old fire department headquarters, which will now become the Sumter County EMS facility...
We would like the public to know that we, just like many communities across the country and state, are aware of the litter issues and that we have created a new position for littler prevention, so moving forward we are working to be more proactive. We have a long way to go, but the process has started. Those needing to report illegal dumping or volunteer to help cleanup may do so by visiting our...