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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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Downtown Salisbury postpones Wine About Winter Festival

Downtown Salisbury postpones Wine About Winter Festival Read more
Downtown Salisbury, Inc. will postpone its popular Wine About Winter wine-tasting crawl until summer due to an uptick in recent COVID-19 cases.

Human Relations Council modifies 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration weekend

Human Relations Council modifies  2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration weekend Read more

The Salisbury Human Relations Council (HRC) will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend virtually in a similar format to the 2021 programming due to COVID-19. The 2022 theme, “Keep Moving Forward: United for Service, Peace and Equity,” will be incorporated into a number of weekend activities, Saturday, Jan.15 through Monday, Jan. 17.

City of Salisbury provides operation schedule for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday

City of Salisbury provides operation schedule for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Read more
The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 17.

Department of Justice awards Salisbury $800,000 for West End solutions

Department of Justice awards Salisbury $800,000 for West End solutions Read more
Salisbury Police, in collaboration with the city’s Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments, will receive nearly $1 million from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for crime prevention, recreational and public space development and youth programs in the West End. City Council is expected to adopt a budget ordinance at today’s meeting to accept the $800,000 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant. 

Employee Spotlight: P.J. Smith, Lieutenant

Employee Spotlight: P.J. Smith, Lieutenant Read more
This month’s employee spotlight is Lieutenant P.J. Smith. He has more than 16 years of experience with the Salisbury Police Department. Lt. Smith has worked in various assignments to include: patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant, and current position of lieutenant. In his current role, Lt. Smith is responsible for supervising vice narcotics, records department, Project Safe Neighborhood Program, and the Rowan Regional Crime Information Center (RRCIC). 

Christmas Tournament Shooting Incident Update

Christmas Tournament Shooting Incident Update Read more
The Salisbury Police Department was able to obtain secure custody orders for two juvenile individuals who were identified as the shooters in the incident at Catawba College that took place on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. 

Salisbury Police investigating shooting incident during basketball tourney

Salisbury Police investigating shooting incident during basketball tourney Read more
The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a shooting on Catawba College’s campus during a high school basketball tournament where two young males were injured.

Downtown Salisbury Invites Public Input On Proposed Social District

Downtown Salisbury Invites Public Input On Proposed Social District Read more
Downtown Salisbury Inc. is inviting the public to provide input on the Downtown Salisbury Social District. The input sessions will focus on the Bring Business Back to Downtown Bill by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission that aims to increase economic vitality in North Carolina downtowns. 
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