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Rocky Mount Mayor
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City TV 19 Weekly Video
Your source for the latest news & information in Rocky Mount.
City Council Meeting
Rocky Mount’s latest City Council meetings are available here.
Featured News
Stay updated on all the latest Rocky Mount special features.
Visioning Workshops
Vision Workshops are large, City-wide events that are intended to respond to the input received during the public launch and begin establishing guiding principles and goals for Imagine Rocky Mount.
June
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- June 17, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Visioning Workshop at Rocky Mount Event Center | 285 NE Main Street
- June 18, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Visioning Workshop at Booker T Washington Community Center | 747 Pennsylvania Avenue
- June 22, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Visioning Workshop at Englewood Baptist Church | 1350 S Winstead Avenue
- June 22, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Visioning Workshop at Word Tabernacle Church | 821 Word Plaza
Pop-up Meetings
Pop-up meetings are opportunities for residents to stop by and talk with the project team about the Imagine Rocky Mount purpose and process, as well as provide valuable feedback on their City and neighborhoods both now and in the future.
May
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- May 16- June 20, | Continuous Engagement at Rocky Mount Business & Collection Services | 224 S Franklin Street
- May 23, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Downtown Live! at Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences | 270 Gay Street
- May 29, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | D Chill Spot | 101 N Fairview Road
- May 31, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Moe & D’s | 123 S Church Street
June
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- June 1, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Martin Luther King Park Shelter | 800 E Virginia Street
- June 4, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Senior Center | 427 S Church Street
- June 5, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Roses | 1129 N Fairview Road
- June 6, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Downtown Live! at Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences | 270 Gay Street
- June 7, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | First Friday | Downtown Rocky Mount
- June 12, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | South Rocky Mount Community Center | 719 Recreation Drive
- June 14 – 16 | Juneteenth Celebrations | Downtown Rocky Mount
City earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently awarded the City of Rocky Mount the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its’ FY 2024 Fiscal Plan.
The award represents a significant achievement for the city and reflects the commitment to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. To receive the budget award, the city had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, and budget documents in all four categories as well as in the fourteen mandatory criteria within these categories had to be rated “proficient”. The categories are:
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- a policy document
- a financial plan
- an operations guide
- a communications device
“I am extremely proud of our budget team. Their hard work and dedication is apparent every day in the work they do. I commend the Mayor and City Council for their leadership and our residents for their input,” said City Manager Keith C. Rogers Jr.
The Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation was presented to Budget Manager Keyana Walston as part of the team primarily responsible for having achieved the award.
“This recognition is a reflection of the work of our entire budget office. We will continue to strive for budget processes that are best not only for our departments, but the city of Rocky Mount as a whole,” said Walston.
Over 1,600 agencies participate in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget document, are posted quarterly on GFOA’s website.
Special Notices
Check out articles on a variety of important topics.
Citizen Resource Center
This Citizen Resource Center contains information from local, state, and federal agencies and organizations providing important information and exceptional services for citizens of Rocky Mount. The Citizen Resource Center is for information purposes only, and we encourage you to contact organizations or businesses directly for additional information.
City Manager's Award
The City of Rocky Mount considers its employees to be one of its most valuable assets. The City Manager’s Awards Program is a recognition program that acknowledges employees who go above and beyond the job description requirements and excels at exemplifying the City’s core values: Customer-Centered Service, Professionalism, Respect, Teamwork & Leadership, and Supportive Work Environment.
2024 Property Tax Revaluation Information
North Carolina has seen an increase in real property valuations due to the overall growth in population, which has increased development and demand for housing. Revaluations ensure that property owners pay their fair share of property taxes that provide services like police and fire protection, public schools, paramedics, parks, public health, law enforcement, affordable housing, and other community services. Click here to view the frequently asked questions.
City Events
Take a look at all the upcoming events in Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount City Council Meeting
Committee Room, third floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 South Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC, NC, United StatesThe legislative body of the government of the City of Rocky Mount is comprised of a Mayor and seven-member City Council. The City is divided into seven wards and each […]
Historic Preservation Meeting
Committee Room, third floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 South Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC, NC, United StatesThe purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to: safeguard the heritage of the City of Rocky Mount by preserving and regulating historic landmarks and historic districts; to enhance the […]
Board of Adjustment Meeting
Council Chamber, third floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, NC, United StatesThe Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals and reviews any order, requirement or determination made in the enforcement of the City’s Land Development Code. This Board is a quasi-judicial […]
Central City Revitalization Panel Meeting
Downtown Development Offices 132 SW Main St., Rocky Mount, NC, United StatesThe Central City Revitalization Panel (CCRP) meets to discuss improvements and preservation within the central city boundaries of the City of Rocky Mount. The CCRP is also the governing body […]
First Friday
Downtown Rocky MountEvery first Friday in downtown Rocky Mount, visit businesses that offer specials and enjoy a taste of downtown.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Committee Room, third floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 South Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC, NC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole is the entire City Council meeting as a committee to discuss matters the City Manager and City Council deem requiring a more in-depth explanation, study […]
Rocky Mount City Council Meeting
Committee Room, third floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 South Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC, NC, United StatesThe legislative body of the government of the City of Rocky Mount is comprised of a Mayor and seven-member City Council. The City is divided into seven wards and each […]
Planning Board Meeting
Council Chamber, third floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, NC, United StatesThe Planning Board conducts a comprehensive and continuing program to direct the community’s growth along civic lines and establish principles and politics for guiding development in the City of Rocky […]
Tree Advisory Board Meeting
Conference Room #1, second floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 South Franklin St., Rocky Mount, NC, United StatesThe Tree Advisory Board was created for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Manager relative to trees and shrubbery on City property.
Human Relations Commission Meeting
Committee Room, third floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 South Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC, NC, United StatesThe Tree Advisory Board was created for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Manager relative to trees and shrubbery on City property.
Workforce Housing Advisory Commission Meeting
Committee Room, third floor of the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building 331 South Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC, NC, United StatesThe Workforce Housing Advisory Commission works in conjunction with city leadership and staff to advise the City Council on matters pertaining to housing challenges, opportunities and options that will result […]
Juneteenth 2024
Five Points +1 moreMore info coming soon!
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Rocky Mount Job Opportunities
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Rocky Mount Fire Department
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