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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

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

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Event Calendar

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Salisbury Police Lieutenant Patrick Smith promoted to captain

Salisbury Police Lieutenant Patrick Smith promoted to captain Read more
Salisbury Police Department (SPD) Lieutenant Patrick (P.J.) Smith has been promoted to captain, following the retirement of Capt. Melonie Thompson. Most recently, Smith served as special investigations lieutenant.

Salisbury Police hosts second “Cultivating Community Conversations”

Salisbury Police hosts second “Cultivating Community Conversations” Read more
The Salisbury Police Department (SPD) will host its second, in-person “Cultivating Community Conversations” event Thursday, July 28, 5:30 p.m., at Park Avenue Center, 632 Park Avenue. There, residents who serve on the Police Chief’s Advisory Board will lead engagement between officers and residents in an open discussion. 

City of Salisbury receives top Healthiest Employer honor

City of Salisbury receives top Healthiest Employer honor Read more
The City of Salisbury claimed the top spot in the 2022 “Healthiest Employer” competition among Charlotte area businesses, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. Salisbury has made the list for the past three years in the 100 to 499-employee category. This year was the first time the municipality came in at number one.

West End Grant Liaisons to Ask For Surveys

West End Grant Liaisons to Ask For Surveys Read more
 West End residents are encouraged to complete the survey for the West End Salisbury Transformed Empowered Neighborhood Development (WEST END) $800,000 grant project in conjunction with the Salisbury Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Community Planning Department and the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP. The survey link can be accessed via a smartphone camera by taking a photo of this QR code. 

Salisbury Sculpture Show Has New Neighbors

Salisbury Sculpture Show Has New Neighbors Read more

One of the prettiest feathers in Salisbury’s cap, the Sculpture Show, curated by the Salisbury Public Arts Commission, has returned with 21 new sculptures by artists from across the Eastern United States.

As a new initiative for 2022, the Public Arts Commission made a call for neighborhoods to apply as hosts for sculptures. Featured neighborhoods this year are: Castlewood, Country Club Hills, and Milford Knoll Neighborhood.

Salisbury Citizens Invited to Free, Interactive Academy

Salisbury Citizens Invited to Free, Interactive Academy Read more
The City of Salisbury invites residents to apply for the fall 2022 Citizen’s Academy -- a ten-week academy that provides a behind-the-scenes look at city operations.

Employee Spotlight: Paula Craven, Senior Customer Service Representative

Employee Spotlight: Paula Craven, Senior Customer Service Representative Read more
This month’s employee spotlight is Paula Craven, a senior customer service representative. She celebrates her 10-year work anniversary with the City of Salisbury this month. In her role, Paula responds to residents’ requests over email and phone, interprets and translates for the Spanish-speaking community, and receives and processes municipal utility payments.

Salisbury Police Investigating Oakwood Avenue Homicide

Salisbury Police Investigating Oakwood Avenue Homicide Read more
The Salisbury Police Department responded to 121 Oakwood Avenue shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 5, for the report of a shooting. Upon the arrival of officers and other emergency personnel, Dwayne Coward, 39, was found deceased after succumbing to his injuries.
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