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Black History Month Proclamation

1/12/2023 10:59:00 AM

Please see the adopted Proclamation recognizing Black History Month.

Black History Month Proclamation 2023

January 6 City Manager's Report

1/10/2023 8:04:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's biweekly report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and projects.

Click here for the Jan. 6 City...

Utility Repair Notice

1/4/2023 9:47:00 AM

The City of Monroe Construction Division will be replacing approximately 839 linear feet of existing 2-inch steel water main along Rushing Street and Welsh Ave between McCarten Street and Jackson Street. The improvement will enhance water service to customers in this area. Construction activities...

Cold Weather Tips & Precautions

12/20/2022 7:45:00 AM

Prevent Frozen Pipes

As cold weather sets in this winter, it's important to stay informed and prepared to...

Downtown Master Plan Vision Survey

12/15/2022 6:38:00 PM

The City of Monroe has started the process of crafting a new vision for the future of Downtown.

We want to hear your ideas for the heart of the community. What would make our DOWNTOWN better? What is your “Dream Downtown”?

December 9 City Manager's Report

12/12/2022 9:05:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's biweekly report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and projects.

Click here for the Dec. 9 City Manager's...

Emotional Reunion: Monroe Firefighters Meet Woman They Saved

12/2/2022 4:23:00 PM

On Nov. 23, approximately 20 Monroe firefighters responded to an apartment fire in the 1400 block of Fairley Avenue. Crews were met with heavy smoke and fire coming out of the middle apartment of the three-unit building. Firefighters received reports that there may have been occupants trapped...

November 25 City Manager's Report

11/29/2022 12:06:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's biweekly report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects.

Click here for the Nov. 25 City...

General Services Committee to Consider Traffic Study Proposal

11/28/2022 4:10:00 PM

On December 1, 2022, the General Services Committee will consider a proposal for a planning study update of the conversion of Franklin Street and Jefferson Street from one-way to two-way streets.

The Committee will also consider recommending Budget Ordinance (BO-2022-13)...

Water Resources Utility Improvement Project

11/18/2022 12:14:00 PM

The City of Monroe Construction Division will be replacing approximately 263 linear feet of existing 2-inch steel water main along Craig Street from Jackson Street to 511 Craig Street, 690 linear feet of existing 2-inch steel water main along Craig Street from 605 Craig Street to 1300 Rushing Street,...

November 11 City Manager's Report

11/15/2022 11:04:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Citizens Academy Graduates Recognized by City Council

11/9/2022 9:29:00 AM

The 2022 Citizens Academy graduates were recognized for completion of the program during the regular City Council meeting on Nov. 8.

The graduates are Narissa Blackwell, Phillip Bowers, Ellen Dowling, Deanna Gambino, Lisa Kerner, Barbara Mills, Brian Reedy, Jennifer...

October 28 City Manager's Report

10/31/2022 10:48:00 AM

Monroe Hosts Marshall Memorial Fellows

10/25/2022 3:54:00 PM

The City of Monroe proudly hosted seven members of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program today, Oct. 25, at Monroe City Hall. The seven European fellows included Anna Ingrisch Krasnik (Denmark), Dumitru Svinarenco (Moldova), Kalli Giannelos (France), Mihnea Samoila (Romania), Nikos Kakavoulis (Greece),...

October 14 City Manager's Report

10/18/2022 1:47:00 PM

Seasonal Loose Leaf Collection

10/11/2022 3:35:00 PM

The City of Monroe’s four leaf trucks will operate weekdays during Oct. 17, 2022 - Feb. 24, 2023. City residents can expect their leaf piles vacuumed up at least every 10-14 days, but this cycle can be affected by both weather and the volume of leaves. Residents must place leaf piles at...

Seasonal Closure of City Lakes

10/11/2022 12:35:00 PM

The City of Monroe Water Resources Department has announced the closing date for Lake Lee, Lake Monroe, and Lake Twitty. Oct. 31 will be the last day of fishing and boating for the season. During the time while the lakes are closed, no activities (fishing, boating, etc.) are allowed on the lakes...

Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation

10/6/2022 3:05:00 PM

Please see the adopted Proclamation recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Public Input Hearing

10/4/2022 5:22:00 PM

CITY OF MONROE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INPUT FOR NAMING OF CERAMICS AND POTTERY ROOM AT
PHIL BAZEMORE ACTIVE ADULT CENTER TO ROSA BELL...

State of Emergency Termination

10/3/2022 11:51:00 AM

Please see below or click on this link to see the termination of the State of Emergency for Monroe.

State of Emergency Termination

Monroe State of Emergency

9/29/2022 4:47:00 PM

Please follow this link to find the full State of Emergency Declaration for the City of Monroe.

Hurricane Ian Ready

9/28/2022 4:28:00 PM

City of Monroe Officials have been monitoring the path of Hurricane Ian. As of now, it looks like Monroe and Union County may see some heavy rain and strong winds later this week into the weekend. Strong winds could lead to power outages.

Police and Fire will...

Resolution Concerning Drag Queen Story Hour

9/14/2022 9:15:00 AM

RESOLUTION CONCERNING DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

R-2022-64

WHEREAS, the Union County Pride Festival...

September 2 City Manager's Report

9/6/2022 10:07:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Annual Wastewater Performance Report

8/31/2022 2:14:00 PM

Protecting the environment is a top priority for the City of Monroe Water Resources Department. We are pleased to announce our Annual Wastewater Performance Report. This report provides an overview of our wastewater system performance as well as important information regarding what the City does to...

August 19 City Manager's Report

8/22/2022 1:57:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

End of COVID 19 Emergency Declaration

8/15/2022 3:14:00 PM

Please click on this link to see the full proclamation of the Recission of Declaration of A State of Emergency.

District Court Upholds Council Decision

8/12/2022 1:03:00 PM

On Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, the City of Monroe received notification that District Court Judge Robert J. Conrad denied former City Councilwoman Angelia James’ motion for a preliminary injunction regarding her removal from...

August 5 City Manager's Report

8/8/2022 1:05:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

July 22 City Manager's Report

7/25/2022 8:05:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

July 8 City Manager's Report

7/11/2022 9:10:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

City Receives Financial Reporting Award

7/8/2022 10:26:00 AM

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Monroe for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year endined June 30, 2021.

The report has been judged...

City of Monroe Lakes and the Effects of New Development on Water Quality Impairments

7/2/2022 12:38:00 PM

City of Monroe lakes placed on the NCDEQ Impaired Waters 303d list.

City of Monroe lakes (Twitty, Lee, and Monroe) are listed on the 2018 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Impaired Water 303(d) List. This means that the raw water quality in the lakes does not...

Water Discoloration

6/28/2022 3:14:00 PM

The City of Monroe is experiencing mild discoloration of the drinking water in the central and eastern parts of the City. The water has been and is continuing to be tested to confirm there is no health risk at this time. The testing indicates slightly elevated levels of manganese in the drinking water....

June 24 Manager's Report

6/27/2022 12:24:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Water Quality Report Available

6/24/2022 11:27:00 AM

The City of Monroe Water Resources Department has completed the annual Water Quality Report as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and the State of North Carolina.

The report provides an overview of the City’s drinking water...

June 10 Manager's Report

6/13/2022 4:28:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

May 27 City Manager's Report

5/31/2022 2:49:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Give Input on Public Transportation in Union County

5/20/2022 11:15:00 AM

Union County is seeking public input from residents regarding the future of public transportation services along the Monroe Road and U.S. 74 corridor.

Residents currently have access to public transportation options, including Union County Transportation's "dial-a-ride"...

May 13 City Manager's Report

5/16/2022 10:44:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

City Offers Site for Bulk Water Service

5/9/2022 10:54:00 AM

The City of Monroe Water Resources Department offers a bulk water sales program to provide service to individuals and contractors while ensuring protection of water quality in the City’s water system. The “self-service” bulk water fill station is located at the City Operations Center,...

April 29 City Manager's Report

5/2/2022 10:56:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Information Addressing Ethics

4/21/2022 3:15:00 PM

Good afternoon all, please see the information below into continued claims and accusations that are just not true. We hate we have to take time to address these issues, but we feel they are important enough to take the time and provide accurate facts to the misleading allegations being shared.

In...

April 15 City Manager's Report

4/20/2022 11:19:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Economic Development Proclamation

4/13/2022 2:25:00 PM

Boards and Commissions Information

4/10/2022 2:24:00 PM

Language regarding City Boards and Commissions related to Planning functions is located in two areas of the City’s Ordinance. Chapter 32 titled “Boards, Commissions and Departments” of the City’s Code of Ordinances (City-wide ordinance) provides ordinance language for...

HELPER Act Support Letter

4/6/2022 9:51:00 AM

Mayor Marion Holloway, on behalf of the City of Monroe, submitted a letter of support of S. 2981 and H.R. 3172, the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act.

Click here to view the support letter.

Unified Development Ordinance and Zoning Map Timeline

4/5/2022 2:06:00 PM

Please click the link below to find the timeline and actions City staff and council have taken with regards to the proposed Unified Development Ordinance and Zoning Map that would replace the current ordinance that dates back to 2003. This timeline shows the City’s efforts to educate, inform...

April 1 City Manager's Report

4/4/2022 2:35:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Annual Drinking Water Treatment Change And Water Quality Information

3/29/2022 12:33:00 PM

The City of Monroe will complete the annual drinking water treatment process change using chlorine on March 31 and will convert back to the practice of “chloramination” to disinfect the drinking water. Because of the change to chlorine during the month of March, customers may have noticed...

Hearing Officer's Report - Amotion Hearing Involving Council Member Angelia James

3/25/2022 7:25:00 PM

This is the report of the hearing officer in the amotion hearing involving Council Member Angelia James. The final phase of the hearing process will be held before City Council at 4:30 p.m. on April 7, 2022.

Proclamation in Support of Ukraine

3/21/2022 12:52:00 PM

March 18 City Manager's Report

3/21/2022 12:42:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

New Monroe Police Station To Be Named for Kilgore

3/14/2022 2:36:00 PM

At its March 8 meeting, the Monroe City Council unanimously agreed to name the new police headquarters building the “Bobby G. Kilgore Law Enforcement Center.” Currently under construction, the facility, located at 450 W. Crowell St. in Monroe, is anticipated to open in 2023 and will centralize...

Public Notice - Hillcrest/Suncrest Cemeteries

3/9/2022 2:30:00 PM

Please click here for a PDF of the notice below.

March 4 City Manager's Report

3/8/2022 3:56:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

City Council Special Meeting April 7, 2022

2/28/2022 1:10:00 PM

Please click here for a PDF of the notice below.

Annual Drinking Water Treatment Change and Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule

In order to meet stricter Federal and State drinking water regulations, the City of Monroe operates its water treatment plant located on Lake Twitty using the practice of...

February 18 City Manager's Report

2/22/2022 8:22:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Mask Mandate Lifted Monday Starting Monday February 21

2/18/2022 12:47:00 PM

City Mask Mandate lifted as of Monday (Feb. 21)

With the decreasing COVID numbers, and in line with Governor Cooper’s recommendation, the City of Monroe will move to “Mask Optional” starting Monday (Feb. 21) for staff and visitors to city facilities. Staff and visitors...

Amotion Hearing Proceeding Information

2/17/2022 11:02:00 AM

As a follow up to Hearing Officer Valecia McDowell's February 15, 2022 Order, the parties to the Angelia James amotion proceeding provided an email and a letter to the Hearing Officer. At Hearing Officer McDowell's request, the email and the letter are being posted for public access...

Order of Hearing Officer in Amotion Hearing re: Councilmember James

2/15/2022 2:00:00 PM

This is the Order of the Hearing Officer in the Amotion Hearing involving Councilmember Angelia James on allegations of bias by members of the City Council raised during the hearing.

Please click...

February 4 City Manager's Report

2/7/2022 9:43:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding City departments and City projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Amotion Hearing Video Links

2/3/2022 1:47:00 PM

Please follow the links below to the City of Monroe Amotion Hearing from Jan. 27 and Jan. 28.

Day 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njZ7SDhbYI0

Day 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3UB7a6Tlgo

January 21 City Manager's Report

1/24/2022 11:51:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding city departments and city projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Notice of Hearing on Petition in Amotion

1/10/2022 7:46:00 PM

December 10 City Manager's Report

12/15/2021 3:58:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding city departments and city projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Water Resources Utility Improvement Wastewater Treatment Plant Equalization Basin

12/13/2021 11:17:00 AM

The Water Resources Department is beginning construction work on a 15-million-gallon flow equalization basin at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The project is located adjacent to the WWTP at 775 Treeway Drive. This improvement project will allow the WWTP to handle fluctuating wastewater...

Foreclosure Assistance

11/23/2021 1:02:00 PM

Homeowners in Foreclosure? You may be eligible for assistance. Contact the Community Development Division: Teresa Campo at tcampo@monroenc.org or (704) 282-4526. For more information, please visit

Home Repair Assistance

11/23/2021 12:57:00 PM

Does your home need urgent repairs? You may be eligible for assistance. Contact the Community Development Division: Teresa Campo at tcampo@monroenc.org or (704) 282-4526. For more information please visit

City Manager's Report October 29, 2021

11/1/2021 9:53:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding city departments and city projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

City Manager's Report October 15

10/18/2021 4:33:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding city departments and city projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

City Manager's Report Oct. 1

10/4/2021 10:58:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding city departments and city projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

City Manager's Report

9/22/2021 11:59:00 AM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding city departments and city projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Body Camera Release Scheduled

9/16/2021 9:40:00 AM

The City of Monroe is releasing police body camera video at 4:15 p.m. today, Thursday, September 16. The video will be released on the City’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrGKOKR72fmCEn7D0f9mlg) and...

City Council Meeting Canceled

9/14/2021 5:51:00 PM

At the request of the Union County Health Department, The Monroe City Council meeting for tonight at 6 p.m. has been canceled.

Incident on September 9

9/13/2021 7:19:00 PM

On behalf of the City Manager, in response to requests from media, staff and the public, a statement has been prepared regarding what occurred the evening of Sept. 9 involving Monroe Police Officers and Council Member Angelia James.

On the evening of Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 staff at the...

City Manager's Report

9/7/2021 1:14:00 PM

Please follow the link below to the City Manager's report to City Council with new and relevant information regarding city departments and city projects. This will be an ongoing message sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

City Managers Report

8/10/2021 8:58:00 AM

Please follow the like below to the City Manager's report to City Council regarding new and relevant information regarding city departments and city projects. This will be an ongoing messaging sent out every other week as a means to keep City Council updated.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

3/16/2021 2:47:00 PM

A new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has been established, and applications are currently being accepted.

Interested applicants can click on the following link for more information: https://www.monroenc.org/City-Council/Committees/Committee-Vacancies....

Union County Critical Intersection Information

3/8/2021 9:44:00 AM

Union County Critical Intersection Program Information

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March City Council Meeting

3/5/2021 2:40:00 PM

The Monroe City Council will have their regularly scheduled Regular Council Meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

The meeting will be conducted virtually with council following their adopted electronic meeting rules. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the city...

Mayoral Message

2/2/2021 3:30:00 PM

Well, here we are; nearly a year after we had to stand up and take notice of a new overseas viral threat, we are still fighting a battle that has caused nothing but mayhem in our personal and professional lives. COVID has made many of us sick and has taken too many of the lives of friends, family,...

Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center Re-Opening

9/22/2020 12:55:00 PM

We can no longer MASK our excitement!

The Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center is happy to announce our reopening on Monday, September 28, contingent upon adequate staff being secured and trained. We will operate at limited capacity following guidelines set forth by Executive Order #163,...

Joint Support for Law Enforcement

5/30/2020 4:37:00 PM

Joint Press Release:

City Building Re-Openings

5/29/2020 8:34:00 AM

While these past few months have been difficult to say the least, the leadership and staff at the City of Monroe have continued to provide the high level of service our businesses and residents have grown accustomed to. We trust that you, your friends, neighbors, and family members are well.

While...

Coronavirus/COVID-19 City Information and Updates

4/18/2020 1:59:00 PM

In an effort to consolidate all information about City closings, cancellations, modifications, and other actions in response to COVID-19, we have created a dedicated Web page. Please click...

City Utilities and Executive Order 124 Information

4/1/2020 12:11:00 PM

In accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 124, the City of Monroe will do the following with respect to our residential utilities customers (water, sewer, gas and electric) from March 31, 2020 to May 30, 2020 (unless otherwise extended by Governor Cooper):

• The...

Yard Waste Delay

3/31/2020 7:46:00 AM

The City of Monroe would like to inform all residents that there may a delay in yard waste pickup over the next few weeks. With the number of residents staying home at this time, there is a larger than normal quantity of yard waste on each service day. Waste Pro will continue collection and will work...

Amended Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency

3/16/2020 3:12:00 PM

Please click here for a PDF of the images below.

Please click here for helpful information and tips.

Yard Waste and Debris Collection Information

9/18/2018 2:07:00 PM

Yard Waste and Debris Collection Information

Due to the debris resulting from Hurricane Florence, the City of Monroe would like to remind its residents of the general guidelines for yard waste collection.

Residents should not place any debris...

Union County Damage Assessment Self-Reporting Webpage

9/17/2018 8:32:00 AM

To report damage sustained to your property, please follow the link below to the Union County Damage Assessment Self-Reporting Webpage.

https://www.crisistrack.com/public/unionNC/citizenRequest.html

Special Event Food Vendor Information

4/4/2018 7:19:00 AM

If you are interested in being a food vendor for a City of Monroe event, please click on the link below for rules, regulations, selection criteria, and application.

Special Event Food Vendor Information

Monroe City Council Meetings on YouTube

11/1/2017 7:33:00 PM

Please follow this link to the City of Monroe's You Tube Channel for City Council Meetings:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrGKOKR72fmCEn7D0f9mlg/feed?view_as=subscriber

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