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July 23, 2026 District 2 Community Meeting
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Code Enforcement Process Detailed; Community Engagement and Food Distribution Efforts Highlighted
Julio from enforcement discussed the upcoming sale of black properties behind the former museum, hoping for responsible new ownership. He also highlighted a new flowchart on the city website explaining the code enforcement process from complaint to magistrate. He emphasized the importance of attending meetings to understand community issues and that commissioners have one vote and cannot single-handedly implement all desired changes. He stressed that actions, not just words, are necessary for community improvement and highlighted the significant impact of food giveaways, stating 33,000 lbs of groceries were distributed last month, servicing 350 families and 1,300 people.
Habitat for Humanity Builds 19 Homes; Significant Investment in Goldsboro Facility Noted
There are 19 houses being built on 25th Street by Habitat for Humanity. A meeting with Habitat is scheduled. The speaker emphasized that if many houses are being built in Sanford, especially Goldsboro, more local residents should be interested in acquiring them. They also mentioned a $28 million investment in Goldsboro at a facility that manufactures Cabbage Patch dolls and Pokemon cards for the global market.
Public Works Addresses Stormwater Projects and Urges Reporting of Drainage Issues
Jeff from Public Works discussed hurricane season preparedness, urging residents to report clogged drains or inlets covered with debris, as this can lead to flooding. He mentioned ongoing stormwater projects, including the Georgetown Avenue drainage project, which is in its second phase and aims to alleviate flooding issues in the Georgetown community that have persisted for approximately 100 years due to undersized and old pipes (some over 125 years old). Residents are encouraged to report broken sidewalks and potholes for immediate repair.
Parks and Recreation Department Manages Extensive Green Space; Sports Registration Open
The Parks and Recreation department manages 29 parks, 7 facilities, 6 baseball fields, 2 multi-purpose fields, a cemetery, and 22 acres of medians, totaling nearly 300 acres of city property. They are responsible for maintaining 100 acres in-house. Registration is open for flag football and soccer, both costing $50 and including a jersey, with games on Saturday mornings and afternoons starting September 26th. Woody Gear Park at 2801 Rome Drive features a new state-of-the-art playground, including a climbing hill feature.
Downtown Sanford to Host Inaugural Golf Cart Festival; Active Shooter Training Announced
The police department is preparing for the first annual golf cart festival in downtown Sanford, a three-day event anticipated to draw 100-400 golf carts. Due to expected crowds and parking challenges, residents are advised to avoid downtown if they do not have a golf cart or are not attending the event. They are also developing community training on active shooter scenarios, emphasizing police response protocols, including the need to move towards the threat and potentially step over individuals to neutralize the situation before rescue teams arrive. The training will cover self-protection and understanding police actions during such events.
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