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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.
Thanks to assistance from the Sumter Legislative Delegation and their unwavering support at the statehouse and the Sumter community, the City broke ground Friday on a much-anticipated project at South Sumter Park. This project includes an upgraded spray park, baseball field, basketball courts, and yes, even new pickleball courts are on their way! And that's not all - we're also adding a new...
As a municipality experiences expansion and growth, urban decay often follows. Even a small city like ours suffers from blight. However, Sumter has made great strides to curb the threat of urban decay, and we are handling the issue in proactive ways. Dilapidated structures are not only an eyesore but they pose a real threat to our quality of life. Regardless of the reason for a structure becoming...
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many changes to daily life, and just as many questions about what’s happening, why, and what will happen in the future. In the face of uncertainty, it’s easy to get the wrong information. Sumter Mayor Joseph T. McElveen addresses some of the most frequently asked questions and concerns: Q: How long will “social” or “physical distancing” guidelines remain in place...
The city continues to add new tools to help with litter cleanup. We recently announced the arrival of our new Litter Vac Truck. This truck will deploy around the city to help pick up litter. The truck picks up through a vacuum arm. While it will help, the most important tool we have is YOU! Please do not throw your trash out on our streets. Please dispose of your trash in appropriate containers...
June 1st was the start of hurricane season in South Carolina. Remember to create or update your family emergency kits. Write down your emergency numbers and keep them in your kit. Have enough food and water, and remember to include medication, disinfectant supplies, pet supplies, and other supplies for your household – plan now so it’s ready before a storm is announced. Additionally, the Santee...
Council approved an ordinance to allow for embellishments on billboard signs, to allow them to be more versatile to owners and more 3-D in design. Downtown hotel land transfers were given final reading earlier this month and closing on the property is expected within the next week. Land disturbance permits have already been applied for, so they are ready to hit the ground running with the Hyatt...
Council approved the annexation requests from two property owners: 44 acres located on south side of Pocalla Springs, and, 64 acres located off Camden Highway (Highway 521 North). Council approved the budget from the U.S. H Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant funding. Funds will be primarily spent on housing rehabilitation programs through our community...
Sumter brought home two Main Street Inspiration Awards from the 2022 MASC Annual Meeting this weekend in Charleston. The two projects winning awards were the Creative Canvas project as the Outstanding Partnership Award and Naomi & Warner as the Master Merchant Award. Congratulations to all of our partners! The Sumter County Gallery of Art and the South Sumter Resource Center would like to invite...
Following up to the Mayor’s Compassionate City Committee meeting in June. The city has created a website to host a listing of available youth programs and services in the Sumter community. The Sumter community offers a variety of youth programming throughout the year, outside of school and church programs. This is a growing list as programs change or new ones are identified. If you have a program...
Council approved an ordinance to rezone approximately 3.26 acres of property, across from the Clyburn Transportation Center, from general commercial and light industrial to the Central Business District. This piece of property is owned by the City and the planned location of our new Utility Finance offices. At Monday’s massive fire at Sumter Casket Company, located at 209 South Magnolia St, the...