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City of Conover, Planning and Development

101 First Street East 
PO Box 549
Conover, NC 28613    
Contact:  Randolph S. Williams, AICP
Director of Planning and Economic Development
Phone:  828-464-1191   Fax:  828-465-5177
Email:  randyw@ci.conover.nc.us
Home Page:  www.ci.conover.nc.us

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Customer Profile:

City of Conover provides a wide range of municipal services with high commitment to public service.

Primary Services:

Provide inventory of vacant commercial and industrial buildings and land.  Provide demographic information, support articles, and market assessments.

Other Services:

City also provides water and sewer service; street maintenance, police and fire safety.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

Funding source(s): City government (property taxes, retail sales taxes, state reimbursements).

Other parties to which organization may be accountable: Citizens of Conover.

Organization’s objectives for serving the business community:

The mission of the City Council and the City Staff of Conover is to provide the community with responsible leadership and essential, effective local government services.

The method(s) that objectives are measured:

Property tax revenues generated; jobs created; businesses assisted.

 

OTHER KEY CONTACTS

Jimmy Clark, Public Works Director, (828) 464-4808
Chris Niver, Environmental Planner, (828) 464-1191
Gary Lafone, Police Chief, (828) 464-4698
Mark Hinson, Fire Chief, (828) 464-1295
Chris Reed, City Clerk, (828) 464-1191
Vickie Schlichting, Finance Director, (828) 464-1191

 
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