NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City of Sumter is an Entitlement Community. This Entitlement status affords the City the opportunity of receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on an annual basis. The purpose of the funds is to improve the neighborhoods and make life more livable for residents; especially those whose income falls within the HUD Income Limits and are considered low-moderate-income citizens. Citizens’ participation is a requirement. The City of Sumter will satisfy this requirement by holding public meetings prior to preparing the upcoming Annual Action Plan. The schedule for these meetings is as follows:
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00pm, North Hope Center, 904 N. Main St.
- Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00pm, South Hope Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive.
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00pm, Birnie Hope Center, 210 S. Purdy St.
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00pm, South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave
- Public Hearing, On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the City of Sumter will hold a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers, located on the Fourth Floor of City Hall, 21 North Main Street, Sumter, SC.
Citizens are invited to come out and participate in these community meetings in preparation of the City of Sumter, Community Development Department fiscal year budget process for the period April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027. Entry to all meeting places is handicapped accessible. Hearing impaired or deaf persons may call 774-1649 for assistance. People needing an interpreter may call the same number for assistance.
David Merchant
Mayor