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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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Public Comment Window Open for Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy

Public Comment Window Open for Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy Read more
From Wednesday, February 9 through Tuesday, March 4 at 5 p.m., the City of Salisbury’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy will be available for review by the public. This policy is intended to create safe streets for all, reduce thoroughfare traffic, and reduce speeding while also guiding and improving staff’s response to traffic calming requests.

Help Salisbury Grow Our Tree Canopy

Help Salisbury Grow Our Tree Canopy Read more
Join us on Saturday, March 1, for the 4th biennual We Dig Salisbury event hosted by the Community Appearance Commission and Salisbury Tree Board. This event will take place in front of the Miller Recreation Center at 1402 West Bank Street from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tips For Cold Weather

Tips For Cold Weather Read more
As temperatures continue to dip, now is the time to start thinking about the possibility of pipes freezing in your home. Frozen water pipes are a problem that can happen in homes with both plastic and copper pipes.

Salisbury Fire Department Celebrates Excellence and Service at Annual Awards Banquet

Salisbury Fire Department Celebrates Excellence and Service at Annual Awards Banquet Read more
The Salisbury Fire Department hosted its annual Awards Banquet on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Catawba College’s Crystal Lounge, honoring the achievements, bravery, and dedication of its personnel over the past year.

Be the Difference, Be A Utilities Systems Maintenance Supervisor

Be the Difference, Be A Utilities Systems Maintenance Supervisor Read more
This month’s employee spotlight is Mitchell Leonard, a Utilities Systems Maintenance Supervisor with Salisbury-Rowan Utilities.

Serve Your City: Join A Board!

Serve Your City: Join A Board! Read more
Residents are invited to apply to the City’s 14 active, standing boards and commissions created and appointed by Salisbury City Council. Boards and commissions are made up of volunteer positions to help guide Salisbury’s present and future.

City Council Appoints New Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Selects Susan Kluttz to Fill Council Vacancy

City Council Appoints New Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Selects Susan Kluttz to Fill Council Vacancy Read more
The Salisbury City Council announces several leadership changes, including the appointment of Tamara Sheffield as Mayor and Harry McLaughlin as Mayor Pro Tem. Additionally, Susan Kluttz—who previously served on the Salisbury City Council and as Secretary of Cultural Resources under Governor Pat McCrory—has been selected to fill the vacancy created by Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield’s new role.

A Family-Friendly Festival For All

A Family-Friendly Festival For All Read more
Cheerwine the iconic 106-year-old cherry soda and its hometown, the City of Salisbury, will host the annual Cheerwine Festival on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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There are several ways that the City of Salisbury connects with citizens:


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Instagram


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Vimeo


Watch our Vimeo channel to view City Council meetings, episodes of our television show, Salisbury NOW, and Planning Board meetings.


RoCo Alerts


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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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