Mayor speaking at Lemira ribbon cutting ceremony
9/20

September 2017 Council Highlights

New Historic Preservation Design Review Guidelines have been approved. The guidelines are a result of a nine-month public process to help more clearly define the guidelines for both the Hampton Park and Downtown historic districts. The plan does reinforce the City’s commitment to historic...Read more
8/29

Sumter Extends Hands of Support to Texas Communities

The thoughts and prayers of everyone in Sumter go out to the people of southeast Texas struck by Hurricane Harvey. I have expressed the support of our community to Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston, Mayor C.J. Wax of Rockport, Mayor Jim Yarbrough of Galveston, Mayor Paul Polasek of Victoria, and...Read more

8/16

August 2017 Council Highlights

The City has a new p olice training range and back-up 911 center going in at our public works facility down on the Pocataligo, off 521 South. This facility will allow our police officers to experience enhanced training to continue their professional development.

The City is purchasing a...Read more
7/19

July 2017 Council Highlights

COUNCIL BUSINESS:

City Council approved a contract to purchase emergency 9-1-1 console stations for the new Police Department Telecommunications Center. The center, which is housed in the City of Sumter Police Department answers all 9-1-1 calls for City, County, EMS and after-...Read more
6/21

June 2017 Council Highlights

The next fiscal year budget has been approved with the City’s annual budget balanced at just over $67.2 million dollars . Some of the most significant expenditures are:

One third or $20.3 million goes toward public safety services, including Police, Fire, EMS, municipal court, inspections...Read more
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Mayor's Minute

David P. Merchant, Mayor of Sumter, South Carolina
A community investment information series from the City of Sumter, SC Mayor's Office.

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Mayor’s Minute, a community investment information series from the City of Sumter. The City of Sumter is committed to accountability and transparency, and it is my hope that this series extends this commitment to our residents and visitors.

In Sumter, we are blessed with a diverse community from all different backgrounds. Whether you are a military friend or a lifelong resident, we all call Sumter home and we want it to be the best home it can be. Sumter is home to multiple institutions of higher education, premier tourism destinations like Swan Lake Iris Gardens and a military friendly community in partnership with Shaw Air Force Base.

Ours is a city of uncommon patriotism and progressive spirit. Every day, I get to meet and talk with residents and community builders who are working to improve Sumter in their own way. This service shows that our people care about our city and community, and I hope the information on this webpage is helpful to you as you carry on in your tireless efforts.

As mayor, I am excited to welcome you to the City of Sumter and hope you will join me in exploring the educational, entrepreneurial and civic opportunities this community offers.

--Mayor David Merchant