Mayor Rebecca Wyhof Salmon

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Proud to serve as the mayor for the residents of the City of Sanford, North Carolina.

10/31/2026

Fiesta de Marigolds and Candy Drop made for a beautiful fall day in the park! Thank you to our City of Sanford NC Parks team and our partners at El Refugio, Inc., for putting together this special opportunity to come together to celebrate culture and community! 🏵️🎃

10/27/2026

I am incredibly excited about today’s announcement that Bracco Imaging has committed to investing approximately $230 million in Sanford, creating 200 jobs by 2031 — a potential annual payroll impact of more than $20.6 million for the region.

Our community should be incredibly proud that Sanford is once again proving a vital link in the healthcare of millions around the world.

The work we are doing with partners like the Sanford Area Growth Alliance and Central Carolina Community College has been incredibly beneficial in building up our Life Sciences sector and ensuring quality opportunities for our residents.

We look forward to seeing all the ways Bracco Imaging reinforces our century-long tradition as a cutting-edge manufacturing community.

Congratulations to all involved!

10/24/2026

Congratulations to a deserving Sanford family on today’s emotional homecoming for the newest Habitat for Humanity Sanford Area, NC, build. 🏡🎉

Through strategic partnerships, such as purchasing redevelopment lots from the City of Sanford, Habitat is changing lives by making the dream of homeownership both realistic and affordable.

We are so grateful for the work they are doing to build up our community, help low income families, increase affordable housing options, and revitalize Sanford neighborhoods.

Well done, team! 👏

10/21/2026

It was my great honor to present the inaugural Mayor’s Volunteer of the Year Award to Lee County 4-H NC Youth Council President and LEC_cccc student Brantley Deal at last night’s Sanford City Council meeting.

This award recognizes an individual who truly embodies the spirit of service, leadership, and community. No one is more deserving of being the inaugural recipient than Brantley.

Brantley has been a determined, friendly, and positive force for the City of Sanford, Downtown Sanford, Inc., and many local organizations for many years.

He is known for jumping in wherever he is needed, never complaining, always applying his best to the task, and recruiting his friends and classmates to join him. Brantley shows up with a smile and a servant’s heart.

But perhaps his greatest contribution is the example he sets for others. He isn't just volunteering his own time; he is inspiring a new generation of community leaders who understand the importance of showing up, lending a hand, and taking pride in the place they call home.

Our future is bright because of young people like Brantley, and Sanford is certainly a better place because of his dedication.

Congratulations, Brantley! We are so proud to call you one of ours and we can’t wait to see all the tremendous good you’ll do as a college student and beyond.

10/17/2026

The City of Sanford extends our heartfelt condolences on the passing of former At-Large Council member Joseph Martin.

First elected to Sanford City Council in 1995, Mr. Martin represented the people of Sanford for 16 years, including terms as mayor pro tem. He also served many years as a City of Sanford firefighter, starting as a volunteer.

We are grateful for his years of dedicated service and the lasting contributions he made to our community.

10/15/2026

The Sanford Brush & Palette Club 🫟🖌️ has played a tremendous role in ensuring every generation from all backgrounds has the opportunity to experience and explore the rich and varied art being made in our area.

It was my honor to visit their 61st Annual Art Show, being held now at First Presbyterian Church’s Harper Center, to recognize the club with a proclamation and to select one artwork for the 🥇 Mayor’s Choice Award.

My ribbon went to Reggie Carde’s “Old Mill Pond in Snow” (acrylic) for its warm windows, vibrant color, and the feeling of community reverberating in the hush of winter. ❄️ ✨

Thank you to SBPC for their work putting together this show and congratulations to all our wonderful artists!

Make sure to stop by and see all the talent on display before the show ends on Saturday.

10/13/2026

Don’t miss this chance to choose Sanford’s next fun community enhancement!

10/12/2026

🌱 Since 1996, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Lee County Center Master Gardener Volunteer Program has helped our community nurture and protect our natural resources.

Over the past 3 decades, its 139 volunteers have provided 30,000 hours of service, enriching the lives of all residents and promoting a healthy and sustainable community.

I was very proud to recognize the program with a proclamation earlier this month. We are so grateful for the work these volunteers do to help our community grow and thrive! 🐞🌼

10/11/2026

We hope you’ll take a few minutes today to do your daily voting for Buzzline! 🐝

The grant that funds Buzzline Microtransit is a finalist for this year’s America’s Transportation Awards in the People’s Choice category!

Buzzline is part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Mobility for Everyone, Everywhere in NC initiative, which connects our community to work, school, medical care, and more. We think it’s very deserving of this recognition!

🗳️ Help us bring the People’s Choice Award home to North Carolina!

Voting is underway and runs through Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Cast your vote here: https://americastransportationawards.org/2026/08/24/north-carolina-department-of-transportations-mobility-for-everyone-everywhere-in-nc/

And yes — you can vote every 24 hours! 🙌

🏆 Let’s show the country what Sanford and Lee County can do!

10/10/2026

Participatory budgeting is back! ✨🗳️

Sanford City Council has selected three potential projects that are feasible, sustainable, will have a positive community impact, and are estimated to have a one-time cost of $20,000 or less.

Through October 25, 2026, residents who live inside Sanford's city limits can vote for the project they want Council to fund.

THE OPTIONS

1️⃣❤️ 4’ metal letters that spell Sanford to be placed at the Pilgrim’s Sanford Agricultural Marketplace to serve as a local landmark and photo destination.

2️⃣🦋 Permanent artistic benches in key City parks to provide both seating and photo opportunities.

3️⃣🫟 Decorative crosswalks at Kiwanis Family Park that celebrate creativity while enhancing visibility.

HOW TO VOTE

✔️Vote online at https://engage.zencity.io/sanford-nc/en-US/projects/participatory-budgeting-sanford-26.

🗒️ Paper ballots are available in the lobbies of the Sanford Municipal Center, Public Works Service Center, and Sanford Buggy Company.

RULES

The contest is only open to residents of the city of Sanford.

Only one vote per person will be counted.

Ballots with more than one selection will not be counted.

RESULTS

The winning project will be announced in November and implementation is anticipated by the end of the fiscal year.

Learn more about participatory budgeting for Sanford at https://www.sanfordnc.net/925/7974/Participatory-Budgeting.

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