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The Community Engagement Department is responsible for developing and implementing programs that foster a thriving community and organizational environment, actively engages employees and the public, builds strong relationships internally and externally, and manages City communications and media functions while aligning these efforts with the City’s overall mission, values and Strategic Plan. With a focus on community, connections, outreach, employee engagement and workplace strategies, the department responsibilities include:


  • Effectively communicate City information to employees, the public and the media

  • Lead the development, marketing and implementation of community initiatives

  • Strengthen employee engagement

  • Manage, promote, and safeguard the City’s brand

  • Serve as liaisons to support the Human Relations Commission

  • Advise and assist departments with messaging

  • Monitor policies and practices to ensure organizational consistency, efficiency and fairness

 

Contact Us

engagement@salisburync.gov

Address:
217 S. Main St.
Salisbury, NC 28144

Video Archive

City Council meetings are recorded and archived using an online video hosting service called Vimeo. Recorded meetings are broadcast on WSRG-TV starting the following Thursday and are posted online to Vimeo as soon as possible.

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WSRG-TV

A local government access channel that airs government-related content and Public Service Announcements.

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Rumor Control

Before sharing rumors being spread in the Salisbury community, check the City's Rumor Control page to get the facts.

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Open Government

The City of Salisbury provides several options for citizens to better understand their local government.

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Media Kit

Media outlets and journalists can get details for media requests, scheduling interviews, covering City events and general City background information.

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Newsletters

View previous editions of the City's monthly newsletter, The Lamplighter, distributed to Salisbury citizens.

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Event Calendar

Want to know what's happening in the City of Salisbury? Check out our Event Calendar!

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City of Salisbury to Host Water Wednesday Community Event

City of Salisbury to Host Water Wednesday Community Event Read more
In connection with Rowan County Creek Week, the City of Salisbury Public Works Department will host Water Wednesday on Wednesday, October 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Salisbury Community Park located at 935 Hurley School Road.

City of Salisbury to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Fire Station 3

City of Salisbury to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Fire Station 3 Read more
The City of Salisbury will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Fire Station 3 at 150 Mahaley Avenue on Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m. Following the ceremony, the community is invited to tour the state-of-the-art facility between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.

October is Pedestrian Safety Month

October is Pedestrian Safety Month Read more

October 2025 is Pedestrian Safety Month. Check out these tips from the Transportation Department.

City of Salisbury Awarded FEMA SAFER Grant to Hire Six New Firefighters

City of Salisbury Awarded FEMA SAFER Grant to Hire Six New Firefighters Read more

The City of Salisbury has been awarded a $768,516 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Salisbury Fire Department to Hold Annual September 11th Memorial Service

Salisbury Fire Department to Hold Annual September 11th Memorial Service Read more

The Salisbury Fire Department will host its annual September 11th Memorial Service on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Firefighters Memorial, 1402 South Main Street, Salisbury, NC.

City of Salisbury announces its 2025 Labor Day operations schedule

City of Salisbury announces its 2025 Labor Day operations schedule Read more
The City of Salisbury will operate on an adjusted schedule in observance of Independence Day, Monday, September 1.

City Park Lake Fish Kill Notice

City Park Lake Fish Kill Notice Read more

The City of Salisbury has observed a fish kill at City Park Lake, which refers to the sudden, unexpected death of a large number of fish. City staff and the contracted management team are actively investigating the cause of this incident.

As a precaution, fishing in the lake is not permitted until further notice. Additionally, any fish caught in the past several days should be discarded and not consumed, as a safety measure.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

City to Implement Updated Fee Schedules Starting October 1

City to Implement Updated Fee Schedules Starting October 1 Read more

As part of the adopted Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget, the City of Salisbury will update several fee schedules beginning October 1, 2025.

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Nextdoor


Nextdoor is the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online.


Newsletters


The City of Salisbury provides a free monthly newsletter to citizens in their water bill. Anyone can receive an email version of The Lamplighter by subscribing at the bottom of this webpage.

WSRG-TV


WSRG-TV is a local government access TV station that provides free PSAs and City and Rowan County information through cable providers Spectrum (Channel 16) and Hotwire (Channel 394).


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