Events

Salisbury has reached last year’s community development goals. The 2018-19 CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report) details the City’s progress. Public comment on the report's draft is now open.

Project Safe Neighborhoods Rowan recently hosted a Violent Crime Incident Review. Members of the community, law enforcement, probation/parole officials and the US Attorney’s office of the Middle District attended. Statistics and data analysis were shared about Rowan County's violent crime incidents.

The time to vote is approaching fast. The deadline to register to vote is Friday, Oct. 11.

If you are not registered by then, you can't vote in 2019. The Municipal Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

The Salisbury Fire Department is joining the national campaign to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. The theme for 2019 is: “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”

The goal is to educate people of all ages about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

The City Council is the governing body of the City of Salisbury. The Council is comprised of five members who are elected on a non-partisan basis for two-year terms. Each Council member serves at-large and represents the entire City.

The City of Salisbury is working with the community to create a new Comprehensive Plan for a stronger and smarter future. Forward 2040 will establish a framework to guide planning priorities and decisions over the next 20 years related to land use, future growth, physical development, and capital improvements.

The upcoming Hurley Park Butterfly Release on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m., is a great event at which to learn about Monarch butterflies and other butterfly species, their migration, and milkweed (their host plant). Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to find a good seat as the release happens quickly. Food trucks will be available for food purchase.