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Mayor
David P. Merchant
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.
City Council covered a full slate last night—from rezoning and cell tower rules to city property deals and a new parking lot project. Plenty of decisions in the works that could shape how Sumter grows and connects. To see the full agenda from last night’s meeting, go to sumtersc.gov. All City Council meetings are now available to watch the next day on the City’s YouTube channel as well. Exciting...
Big news from last night’s City Council meeting (August 19, 2025): the North Main Corridor Improvement Project – Phase 2 is moving forward! This $1.3 million initiative, funded through state grant funds, will take place near Morris College and is being developed in partnership with the college to enhance the area surrounding the campus and improve a key entry point into the city. Key project...
The City of Sumter is proud to announce the Serve First Open, an ATP Challenger 125 tournament, coming to the Palmetto Tennis Center from August 11–17, 2025—marking the most prestigious international sports tourism event the city has ever hosted. As part of the second-highest tier of professional men’s tennis, the ATP Tour brings some of the top-ranked players in the world to compete just days...
On June 10th, the City of Sumter officially cut the ribbon on the newly renovated South Sumter Park! Located on 630 S Sumter Street, upgrades to this park include: Basketball courts in a new “airnasium” Fenced pickleball courts Updated playgrounds Pavilion with restrooms Walking trail, improved parking, and landscaping Renovated baseball field & picnic areas Thanks to our SC Legislative team and...
Earlier this month, the City of Sumter proudly opened our newest addition, the South Sumter Art Park, with a celebratory ribbon cutting! This vibrant space is a welcoming hub for creativity, culture, and community, designed to bring people together and inspire connections through art. The park offers something for everyone, featuring a beautiful pavilion, convenient restrooms, an inclusive...
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...
The 2024 Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax proposed projects will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The revenues generated by the tax may be used to fund or defray costs of "capital improvements," which are defined in S.C. Code 4-10-330. Services, goods, or other programs cannot be paid for by this tax. The voters of Sumter County will decide if the one-cent sales tax is approved and the...
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...
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...