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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.
May 2024 Council Highlights The annual Sumter Iris Festival is coming up this weekend and we are asking the City to turn itself purple yet again! Show your purple in honor of our 82 nd annual event. This year’s festival kicks off with a Hawaiian Luau at The Taste at the Gardens on Thursday, May 23 rd at 6PM. Door prizes, music, great food, and a special performance by the Charleston Polynesian...
As we prepare for the impending threat from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Haley has issued executive orders closing schools and government agencies around the state and is evacuating coastal areas inland. We cannot know whether or not we will be impacted by this storm; but we can assure you that the City of Sumter is ready. The safety and quality of life of our residents are our top priorities...
How many times have Sumterites hunkered down in preparation for a hurricane? Sometimes we are hit; more often, we are not. But our common sense tells us, “Don’t take a chance.” We need to treat the coronavirus the same way. The next couple of weeks are a critical time. The US Surgeon General has likened this situation to Pearl Harbor or 9/11. The experts have devoted their lives to controlling...
Our city has been deeply affected by recent acts of gun violence that have claimed too many lives. It is disheartening to find ourselves once again facing similar issues, just as we did in June with a group of citizens and community leaders. The story remains the same: young people in our community are resorting to gun violence to resolve disagreements and conflicts. These tragedies are both...
The massive fire that blazed for two days at Sumter Casket Co. brought firefighters from all across South Carolina to Sumter. More than 20 public safety organizations from at least seven different counties across the state and more than 30 emergency vehicles were on Magnolia Street on July 18. Under the leadership of Chief Karl Ford, Sumter Fire Department faced many challenges and extreme fire...
Council held two public hearings last night. While our facilities are still closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we gave residents three ways to submit comments, via email, via public comment form on our website and we also set up a comment station at the rear entrance to the Opera House, so we could allow for in-person comments while maintaining appropriate physical distancing...
Our next Litter Community Clean-Up Day is scheduled for this Saturday, August 20th. Most teams will start around 8AM in various locations. Volunteers are a vital part of our success, so we want to invite you to join in the effort to keep our community clean. We support volunteers by providing free clean-up supplies and bag pick-up services. Please consider joining us and volunteering to help, by...
November is officially National Adoption Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible impact of adoption on our community! Join us in spreading awareness about adoption. “National Adoption Month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of adoption in providing children with the love, stability, and opportunities they deserve. If you want to learn more about how you can get involved or...
Council approved maintenance agreements with Stafford Meadows and Heritage Bay Subdivision. Because water, sewer and storm water drainage are directly tied to the City’s system, it’s important for Council to assure these systems are built to the correct specifications, as not to hinder the current development nor any other. Council approved the sale of several city-owned properties in the central...