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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.
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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 three public hearingsthis month, to receive public comments on the following: Construction of a 40-unit townhouse development within the commercial portion of Sumter West Subdivision on Constitution Drive and Brushwood Drive. Rezoning three parcels, located at 106, 108 and 112 Newberry Street from General Residential to Residential-6. They have also asked for the same parcels to be...
At the end of August, the City was finally able to host a Swearing In Ceremony for our three Council members who were elected in November 2022. Congratulations to Councilman Anthony Gibson of Ward 1, Councilman Calvin Hastie of Ward 3, and Councilman Colin Davis of Ward 5. Due to a challenge of the election results, we have been unable to hold the official ceremony. However, in August we were...
It’s budget season and Council has been hosting workshops in conjunction with our regular meetings as well as held a hearing last night to hear requests from the public. Staff along with Council is working hard to complete a balanced budget by June for our upcoming fiscal year. Currently we are looking at approximate expenditures for the year totaling just over $65 million dollars. Council also...
Council held four public hearings this month, to receive public comments on the following: To receive additional comments from the public regarding the expenditure of our annual Community Development Block Grant funds from the federal HUD program. The purpose of these funds is to improve neighborhoods and make life more livable for residents, especially those whose are considered low-moderate...
Swan Lake Iris Gardens has been awarded the 2021 Heritage Tree Award. Annually, the Heritage Tree Award, which is sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts, identifies, celebrates, and recognizes remarkable trees in South Carolina. The tree is also part of the Arboretum’s Talking Tree Trail which provides patrons a self-guided education tour of the trees in the gardens. The tree also has signage...
For the week of January 22-26, 2024, the City of Sumter will be hosting a free, one-time residential Curbside Junk Removal service. City residential roll cart customers are allowed to place large, unwanted items at their curb for collection. All items must be sorted into specific piles by Sunday, January 21st. This program provides an opportunity for residents to dispose of items that are too...
Please refer to recent press releases, specifically City of Sumter to Reduce Energy Usage by More than 20 percent.
As we close out another year after a season of rejoicing and giving and enter a new year and a new decade, it is a good time to reflect on all of the blessings we in Sumter receive every day. Living in a place like Sumter is itself a blessing. Yet, just as all communities, we have people who are in need of help living in our midst. Sumter is blessed with many citizens who connect with our...
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 highlighted the sheer power of our military but of its everyday presence in our community. Uncommon Patriotism is our...