DEPARTMENTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL Boards & Commissions Council Meetings Mayor's Minute Meet City Council Ordinances DISCOVER SUMTER BUSINESS HOW DO I... CAREERS CITY/COUNTY FLOOD INFO CONTACT US PAY WATER/TRASH Careers City/County Flood Info Contact Us Pay Water/Trash Search Home Logo Departments » Mayor and Council » Discover Sumter » Business » How Do I... » You are here HomeMayor and Council 10/20 October 2021 Council Highlights This month Council approved improvements to the Crosswell Park . The plan is to add three (3) full size outdoor basketball courts, with additional work on sidewalks, storm drainage, parking, fencing and landscaping to the city park. The bid was accepted by a local company, 3D Dirt Works of Sumter,...Read more 8/18 August 2021 Council Highlights City Council unanimously approved an updated resolution (#828) that encourages citizens to be proactive in protecting themselves against COVID-19 : individuals should continue to follow the requirements of retail, food service, and other establishments concerning face coverings and social...Read more 8/17 Mayor Merchant Welcomes Sumter's Students Back to School - 2021 Read more 7/21 July 2021 Council Highlights Please be aware of traffic slowdowns at the intersection of North Lafayette Drive and North Main Street as the final stages of work to improve traffic flow in this area are underway. Most work will be done at night to minimize disruptions, but some daytime traffic interruptions may occur. This is a...Read more 4/21 April 2021 Council Highlights Thank you to all the volunteers that came out Saturday from across the City and County to help with our first Community Clean Up Day. We had over 35 organizations and more than 400 volunteers join together to help keep Sumter litter free. We are still collecting bags and data from the event and...Read more 1 of 16 next Other Information: City Awards Press Releases Links to Social Media Mayor's Minute 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 Mayor and Council Boards & Commissions Council Meetings Mayor's Minute Meet City Council Ordinances Voting Wards & Elections City of Sumter, South Carolina PO Box 1449 21 N. Main Street Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 436-2500 © 2021 City of Sumter, SC Email Subscribe Sumter on Twitter Sumter on Facebook Sumter of Youtube Sumter on Instagram Contact Us Privacy Policy Site Map