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40-590: In 2014, the 150th anniversary of McPherson's funeral was held at McPherson Cemetery. There have been multiple cases of vandalism in McPherson Cemetery. The most notable example is the August 2010 persistent destruction of graves and items. Two teenagers were charged for this crime, who caused an estimated $ 100,000 of damage to the cemetery. In September, after the incident, Clyde's city manager Paul Fiser said that "the cemetery [was] 95 percent back to normal, thanks to

80-417: A city manager to serve as chief administrative officer to run the day-to-day business of the city. This individual serves at the pleasure of the council. A mayor is elected to serve as the chairman of the city council; both the mayor and the councilmen serve four-year terms. Six councilmen, who are not subject to term limits , are elected by ward, whereas the mayor is elected at-large. Sumter City Council

120-403: A department head in local government, or as an assistant city manager. As of 2005, more than 60% of those in the profession had a MPA, MBA, or other related higher-level degree. The average tenure of a manager is now 7–8 years, and has risen gradually over the years. Tenures tend to be less in smaller communities and higher in larger ones, and they tend to vary as well, depending on the region of

160-481: A gravestone, unless they are not placed on the grass. Cemetery staff encourage people to keep items away from the lawn as much as possible to prevent damage to lawnmowing equipment and to the donated items. 41°18′36″N 82°58′4″W  /  41.31000°N 82.96778°W  / 41.31000; -82.96778 City manager Executive mayor elected by the people, elected legislative City council Council - Manager Executive leader elected by

200-443: A household in the city was $ 31,590, and for a family was $ 38,668. Males had a median income of $ 27,078 versus $ 22,002 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,949. About 13.0% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over. Sumter adopted the council–manager form of government on June 11, 1912. The city council appoints

240-787: A hub for business in the east-central portion of South Carolina. Local and nearby sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places include: On September 17, 2024, the National Park Service announced that the City of Sumter and Sumter County were jointly named a World War II Heritage City . Known as the Gamecock City, Sumter lies near the geographic center of the state of South Carolina at 33°55′37″N 80°21′49″W  /  33.92694°N 80.36361°W  / 33.92694; -80.36361 (33.926942, -80.363541). Sumter

280-456: A mayor. As the top appointed official in the city, the city manager is typically responsible for most if not all of the day-to-day administrative operations of the municipality, in addition to other expectations. Some of the basic roles, responsibilities, and powers of a city manager include: The responsibilities may vary depending upon charter provisions and other local or state laws, rules, and regulations. In addition, many states, such as

320-452: A paid, non-political city manager, hired by the commissioners to run the bureaucracy; civil engineers were especially preferred. Other small or middle-sized American cities, especially in the west, adopted the idea. In Europe , smaller cities in the Netherlands were specially attracted by the plan. By 1940, there were small American cities with city managers that would grow enormously by

360-591: A plantation settlement. The city and county of Sumter bear the name of General Thomas Sumter , the "Fighting Gamecock" of the American Revolutionary War . During the Civil War , the town was an important supply and railroad repair center for the Confederacy . After the war, Sumter grew and prospered, using its large railroad network to supply cotton, timber, and by the start of the 20th century, tobacco to

400-472: A rather rigid and strongly enforced code of ethics that was originally established in 1924. Since that time the code had been up-dated/revised on seven occasions, the latest taking place in 1998. The updates have taken into account the evolving duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the profession; however the core dictate of the body of the code--"to integrity; public service; seek no favor; exemplary conduct in both personal and professional matters; respect

440-620: A return trip to the American Legion World Series hosted by Shelby, NC in 2008 and 2009. Palmetto Tennis Center is a new state-of-the-art tennis court in Palmetto Park. The tennis center has 24 official size tennis courts. It hosts numerous youth, collegiate, and professional tournaments each year. Sumter Memorial Stadium is home to Sumter High School's Gamecocks, Marvin Montgomery Field at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium

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480-515: A safer, more comfortable means of transportation. In recent years, SWRTA added natural gas-powered buses to its small fleet, and has plans to expand. Swan Lake Iris Gardens is the only public park in the United States containing all eight known species of swan . The lake is dotted with islands and wildlife. The park is also home to some of the nation's most intensive plantings of Japanese Iris , which bloom yearly in mid to late May and last until

520-518: A youth baseball park in his honor. Sumter is also the home of pro basketball star Ray Allen , who had an 18-year career in the NBA. Jordan Blackmon Montgomery (born December 27, 1992), nicknamed "Gumby", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017. Before his professional career, Montgomery played college baseball for

560-550: Is 100 miles west of Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand and 175 miles east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Columbia , the state capital, is about 45 miles to the west, and Charleston is around 100 miles to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 33.06 square miles (85.6 km ), of which 32.86 square miles (85.1 km ) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km ) (0.60%)

600-534: Is held every Memorial Day weekend in May. The gardens also host a Christmas event with the nighttime Fantasy of Lights display, featuring more than 1,000,000 varicolored lights. It also hosts an annual Earth Day celebration. Riley Park is a 2,000-seat stadium primarily used for baseball , and was the home of Sumter Braves, a Single A Atlanta Braves affiliate that competed in the South Atlantic League. Riley Park

640-562: Is home to several collegiate institutions. The area is served by Morris College (a historically black (HBCU) private, four-year liberal arts college); Central Carolina Technical College (a public two-year technical college ); and the University of South Carolina Sumter . Sumter has a public library system that includes three branches of the Sumter County Library network. Sumter is home to Shaw Air Force Base , headquarters of

680-543: Is home to the Crestwood High School Knights, and Dr. J. Frank Baker Stadium is home to the Lakewood High School Gators. In the 1950s, Sumter was very strong in table tennis state champions, and in 1951, produced an All-American Table Tennis Tournament national men's champion Oliver Hoyt Stubbs. New York Yankees former second baseman Bobby Richardson is from Sumter. The town built and named

720-482: Is in connection with Shaw Air Force Base. SWRTA operates express shuttles and a bus service serving Sumter and the communities within the county. The authority was established in October 2002 after SCANA released ownership of public transportation back to the City of Sumter. Since 2003, SWRTA provides transportation for more than 10,000 passengers, has expanded route services, and introduced 15 new ADA accessible buses offering

760-692: Is one school district— Sumter School District —which serves both the City of Sumter and the rest of Sumter County. Sumter is home to Crestwood High School, Lakewood High School , and Sumter High School . Each public school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the State Department of Education. The area also includes the private institutions of Thomas Sumter Academy, Wilson Hall, Sumter Christian School, St. Anne Catholic School, St. Francis Xavier High School, Berea Junior Academy, and Westside Christian Academy. Sumter

800-468: Is responsible for making policies and enacting laws, rules, and regulations to provide for future community and economic growth. The council is also responsible for providing the necessary support for the orderly and efficient operation of city services. Martha Priscilla Shaw , who was Sumter's first female mayor from 1952 to 1956, was also the first woman to serve as a mayor in South Carolina. There

840-403: Is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 43,463 people, 15,605 households, and 9,925 families residing in the city. At the 2010 census , 40,541 people, 16,232 households, and 10,049 families resided in the city. The population density was 575.6 people/km (1,491 people/sq mi). The 16,032 housing units averaged 232.8 units/km (603 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city

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880-572: The Gulf War . In response to the city's service, presidents from Dwight D. Eisenhower through Barack Obama have visited the city and base. The base was named in honor of 1st Lt. Ervin David Shaw , one of the early Americans to fly combat missions in World War I . The Santee-Wateree Regional Transit Authority (SWRTA) is responsible for operating mass transit in greater Sumter area. The transit department

920-553: The United States Air Forces Central Command , United States Army Central , 15th Air Force , the 20th Fighter Wing , and many other tenant units. Since World War II, it has been a major source of federal and civilian employment in the area. Shaw's fighter planes consist of the F-16 Fighting Falcon , which is a versatile multirole fighter. F-16s dispatched from Shaw were the primary fighters used in

960-407: The chief executive officer (CEO) or chief administrative officer (CAO) in some municipalities. In a technical sense, the term "city manager," in contrast to "chief administrative officer" (CAO), implies more discretion and independent authority that is set forth in a charter or some other body of codified law , as opposed to duties being assigned on a varying basis by a single superior, such as

1000-404: The beginning of June. The garden is also planted with camellias, azaleas, day lilies, and Japanese magnolias. A Braille Trail enables the sight-impaired to enjoy the scents and sensations of the gardens. This area was first developed in 1927 as a private fishing retreat by Hamilton Carr Bland, a local businessman. At the same time he was developing the 30 acres (12 ha) of swamp on what is now

1040-508: The core of Sumter–Lee–Clarendon tri-county (or East Midlands) area of South Carolina that includes three counties straddling the border of the Sandhills (or Midlands ), Pee Dee , and Lowcountry regions. The population was 43,463 at the 2020 census , making it the 9th-most populous city in the state. Incorporated as Sumterville in 1845, the city's name was shortened to Sumter in 1855. It has grown and prospered from its early beginnings as

1080-411: The council from among themselves Elected mayor and cabinet Executive mayor elected by the people Committee system Executive leader and executive committees elected by the council from among themselves A city manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a city in the council–manager form of city government. Local officials serving in this position are referred to as

1120-539: The country. Educational Level of Local Government Managers (MYB = Municipal Yearbook; SOP = State of the Profession survey): Sumter, South Carolina Sumter ( / ˈ s ʌ m t ər / SUM -tər ) is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina , United States. The city makes up the Sumter, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area . Sumter County, along with Clarendon and Lee counties, form

1160-517: The end of the 1991 season. Riley continues to be the home of the P-15s, an American Legion baseball team with a long history of success. The P-15s have won 15 state titles including in 1940, 1950, 1952, 1962, 1977, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2011. They advanced to the 2006 American Legion World Series in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where they finished fourth nationally. The P-15s made

1200-528: The end of the century: Austin , Texas ; Charlotte , North Carolina ; Dallas , Texas ; Dayton , Ohio ; Rochester , New York ; and San Diego , California . In the early years of the profession, most managers came from the ranks of the engineering professions. Today, the typical and preferred background and education for the beginning municipal manager is a master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), and at least several years' experience as

1240-532: The hard work of the parks and cemetery department." In 2013, Jeffrey Huey, a Clyde citizen who is a self-proclaimed "art enthusiast", was detained for stealing 60 to 70 items from multiple different cemeteries in the area, including Oakland Cemetery in Sandusky and McPherson Cemetery. McPherson Cemetery has regulations on the amount of items that can be placed around gravestones, and where these items can be placed. No more than three items are allowed to be donated to

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1280-424: The north side of West Liberty Street, he was landscaping the grounds of his home with Japanese iris . They failed miserably, and after consulting expert horticulturists from as far away as New York, he ordered his gardener to dig up the bulbs and dump them at the swamp. The following spring, they burst into bloom. The park is host to events and festivals throughout the year, including the annual "Iris Festival" which

1320-469: The other cities that were among the first to employ a manager were Sumter, South Carolina (1912) and Dayton, Ohio (1914); Dayton was featured in the national media, and became a national standard. The first "City Manager's Association" meeting of eight city managers was in December 1914. The city manager, operating under the council-manager government form, was created in part to remove city government from

1360-415: The power of the political parties, and place management of the city into the hands of an outside expert who was usually a business manager or engineer, with the expectation that the city manager would remain neutral to city politics. By 1930, two hundred American cities used a city manager form of government. In 1913, the city of Dayton , Ohio suffered a great flood , and responded with the innovation of

1400-726: The region. During the 20th century, Sumter grew into a major industrial center. Still a unique business founded in 1923, Palmetto Pigeon Plant has grown into one of the largest producers of squab , poussin (chicken), cornish game hen , and silkie chickens in the world. Starting with the opening of Shaw Air Force Base (now home to the 9th Air Force, 20th Fighter Wing, and United States Army Central) in 1941, industry grew, especially after World War II. Sumter became increasingly known for textiles , manufacturing , biotech industries, special chemistry (Branch of Swiss-based Ems-Chemie ), thriving retail environment, and medical center of its region in addition to agricultural products, which makes it

1440-406: The role and contributions of elected officials; exercise the independence to do what is right; political neutrality; serve the public equitably and governing body members equally; keep the community informed about local government matters; and support and lead our employ-ees"—have not changed since the first edition. Most sources trace the first city manager to Staunton, Virginia in 1908. Some of

1480-501: The states of New Hampshire and Missouri, have codified in law the minimum functions a local "manager" must perform. The City Manager position focuses on efficiency and providing a certain level of service for the lowest possible cost. The competence of a city manager can be assessed using composite indicators. Manager members of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) are bound by

1520-529: Was 47.07% Caucasian, 47.03% Black, 0.23% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.37% of the population. Of the 14,564 households,h 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were not families. About 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who

1560-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.14. In the city, the population was distributed as 27.8% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males. The median income for

1600-637: Was home to the Braves from 1985 until 1990, when the team left Sumter for Macon, Georgia . Notable Sumter Braves who went on to Major League success include Tom Glavine , David Justice , Kevin Brown (right-handed pitcher) , Mark Wohlers , Ryan Klesko , and Vinny Castilla . The Braves were replaced by the Sumter Flyers in 1991, a Single A Montreal Expos affiliate. The Flyers, however, left Sumter after one season. No professional baseball team has competed in Sumter since

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