The City of Gastonia has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2021 budget report. The association describes the award as “the highest form of recognition in governmental […]
The City of Gastonia has established a Tree Advisory Commission to review applications for permits and oversee the coordination of the City’s tree ordinances and its related guidelines. The Commission will hold its first meeting […]
Cherie Jzar, AICP, has been named Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Gastonia. Jzar is a professional certified city planner with more than 18 years of experience in community planning, outreach and […]
This page was last updated on March 23, 2021. The City of Gastonia is complying with the State of North Carolina’s orders that are intended to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The state […]
The City of Gastonia is working to achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion in its services to residents and its more than 800 employees. By the end of 2020, the City plans to hire a […]
Fitch Ratings, Inc. has upgraded the City of Gastonia’s bond rating to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA’. It has also assessed the Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of the City’s water and sewer system at ‘aa+’ – $17.3 […]
As you drive on almost any busy street in the City of Gastonia, you will notice in some areas a sea of signs promoting various businesses, services or political candidates running for office. Some of […]
Assistant Chief Anthony Travis Brittain has been named Chief of Police for the Gastonia Police Department (GPD). He has served the Department for 25 years, the last six of those in executive management. Brittain will […]
A new tree ordinance approved by City Council in May is starting to branch out, and the City of Gastonia wants to give developers and business owners the information they need when planning for expansion. […]
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