City of Sanford, NC

🌟 MEET SAGA BOARD MEMBER REBECCA WYHOF SALMON 🌟 Rebecca Wyhof Salmon is the Mayor of the City of Sanford, NC. She began her career in local politics with her 11 year tenure on the Sanford City Council, also serving as Mayor Pro Tempore. She has served as Mayor since the summer of 2022. Prior to her time as a civil servant, Salmon worked for multiple prestigious communications institutions, including the Pew Center for Civic Journalism and the North Carolina Telecommunications Industry Association (NCTIA). She also is the Owner and President of Blue Roof Strategies, LLC. The Mayor considers the Sanford Area Growth Alliance to be one of Sanford’s greatest assets, citing our “dedicated team who represent our community’s strengths [and] pull the right players into the room… to showcase our community to companies who are interested in locating here.” Thank you for your service, Madam Mayor! #board #community #economicdevelopment #northcarolina #manufacturing #stem

The City of Sanford will hold the third and final public workshop for the Downtown Sanford Small Area Plan on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church’s Harper Center. The workshop, which will run from 6pm to 8pm, is the public’s last opportunity to share their thoughts on how the downtown area should grow. Feedback from the workshop will help create a comprehensive guide for development in Downtown Sanford over the next 15 to 20 years. All details: https://lnkd.in/dgPbVxap

🎉 The City of Sanford is excited to announce this year’s National Night Out (NNO) program will be held on the first Tuesday of August, which is ☀️August 5☀️ this year. Neighborhoods interested in participating in the City’s NNO program must select a coordinator to register the neighborhood. Event ideas include a neighborhood cookout, pool party, potluck, or even an information session. 📌 Coordinators who register before June 30, 2025, will receive an NNO-themed merch kit. All registered neighborhoods will receive visits from the Sanford Police Department, Sanford Fire Department, Mayor Salmon, municipal officials, and municipal staff. Visits will start after 4pm. No visits will take place after 9pm. Get all the details at https://lnkd.in/dXtM8Pb6!

The City of Sanford is hiring a Transportation Supervisor with an annual salary of $51,169. The department also has two openings for the Maintenance Worker I position ($36,395). Get details and apply at www.sanfordnc.net/jobs.

The Sanford Fire Department is hiring certified firefighters! The starting salary is $51,000+ for applicants without fire-related degrees. We also offer a $2,000 bilingual premium. The deadline to apply is April 11, 2025. Visit www.sanfordnc.net/jobs for all information. #nowhiring #sanfordnc #sanfordncfire #ncfirefighters #firejobs

Homes in East Sanford received free smoke alarm installations on March 28th as part of the nationwide “Sound the Alarm, Save a Life” campaign. The Sanford Fire Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross and Lee County Emergency Management, participated in this initiative by installing working smoke alarms, providing fire safety education, and encouraging families to create an escape plan. All with the goal of reducing fire-related deaths. “The Sound the Alarm Program with the American Red Cross gave us a unique opportunity to work with a variety of groups across our entire region to move towards a common goal of making our community safer,” said Sanford Fire Chief Matt Arnold. “We were also able to establish relationships that will help us in the future to continue to keep the residents of the City of Sanford safe.” Thank you to our firefighters, emergency management staff, and Red Cross volunteers for making this effort a success! 👏 ➡️ Need a smoke alarm? City of Sanford residents can call 919-775-8313 to schedule a free installation.  Photos courtesy of the Sandhills Chapter American Red Cross

The City of Sanford is hiring a Systems Analyst to support all municipal departments, including public safety. The deadline to apply is April 4, 2025 at 5pm. View full information and apply on our website at www.sanfordnc.net/jobs. #sanfordncjobs #cityofsanfordnc #systemsanalyst #computerjobs

The Sanford Parks and Grounds Department has an exciting lineup of events planned for 2025, beginning the spring season with Busking in the ‘Boro on March 29! 🎶 This street party on Trade Street will bring live music, local vendors, and great food to celebrate the charm of historic Jonesboro. A big thank you to our Parks team, the Sanford Police Department for ensuring everyone's safety, and the Sanford Fire Department for bringing their fire truck for the community to explore! Join us from 10 AM - 4 PM for a day of fun, music, and community spirit. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezFC_62R

Congratulations to At-Large Council member Linda Rhodes on being named a Main Street Champion by Downtown Sanford, Inc. at the North Carolina Main Street Center conference earlier this month! Rhodes’ nomination stated, in part: “Linda Kelly Rhodes is a tireless advocate for the City of Sanford, Downtown Sanford, Incorporated, and the residents of the community. Her dedication to revitalizing the heart of the city is truly undeniable.” “Linda’s unwavering enthusiasm and collaborative spirit have been key in creating a thriving downtown environment,” said DSI board chair Sharon Spence. “She inspires others to get involved and is a true champion for Sanford’s future.” Read the full release at https://lnkd.in/diCZHVkn.

📣𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘📣 Sanford City Council has amended its permanent meeting schedule to include an additional work session, effective April 1, 2025. Council will now hold work sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the West End Conference Room. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. All four permanent meetings are held at the Sanford Municipal Center, located at 225 E. Weatherspoon Street in Sanford. Get full details at https://lnkd.in/d6ptj2Hj. #cityofsanfordnc #sanfordnc #sanfordnccouncil #citycouncil #councilmeeting