City of Gastonia's Departments
City Attorney
The City Attorney's Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Council, City Manager, departments of the City government and City-appointed boards and commissions. The City...
City Manager
The City Manager's Department operates under the Council-Manager form of government in which a professionally trained City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council to serve as Chief Administrative...
Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Division investigates violations and enforces the following city-wide ordinances: Minimum Housing, Public Nuisance / Weeded Lots, Junk, Hazardous and Abandoned Motor...
Code Enforcement's PageCommunications and Marketing
The Communications and Marketing Department works to tell the wonderful stories about our great city and provide information to those who want to learn more about our...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department works to shape a city that is a great place to live, work, learn, and play where everyone can thrive without limitations...
DEI's PageEconomic Development
The Economic Development Department focuses on fostering and promoting the growth of the local economy. This department collaborates with...
Economic Development's PageElectric
The Electric Division maintains and operates a safe and reliable system in an economic and environmentally friendly manner for its customer-owners, which includes residential...
Electric's PageEngineering Design /CADD Survey
The Engineering Design and Survey Division provides a wide range of services including traffic engineering, survey, design, and project management of...
Engineering Design/CADD's PageEngineering Land Development /Construction Inspections
The Engineering Land Development and Construction Inspections Division administer the Subdivision...
Land Development/Construction's PageFinancial Services
The Financial Services Department guides and supports the City with financial accountability and reporting. The Department partners with all City departments to understand...
Financial Services' PageFire
The Gastonia Fire Department is a highly trained municipality fire department that is proud to serve the citizens of Gastonia, North Carolina. "The mission of the Gastonia Fire Department is....
Fire's PageFleet Services
The Fleet Services Division maintains the City's rolling stock fleet of approximately 965 pieces of vehicles and equipment. The staff consists of the Division Manager, Assistant Divisions Manager...
Housing and Community Engagement
The Housing and Community Engagement Department provides resources to engage and educate citizens in building a more beautiful and...
Housing and Community Engagement's PageHuman Resources
At the City of Gastonia, we believe that a career is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to make a difference. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide essential services and improve the quality of...
Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities for all ages, and preserves valuable open space for the enjoyment...
Parks & Recreation's PagePlanning
The Planning Department is responsible for both the current and long-range planning functions of the City of Gastonia. In addition to providing assistance with land use...
Police
The Gastonia Police Department is a highly-trained, professional law enforcement organization, and the second-largest urban police department in the metropolitan area serving more than 77,000 ...
Schiele Museum
The Schiele Museum of Natural History is committed to inspiring curiosity and understanding of science and the natural world through exceptional programs, exhibits and research...
Solid Waste
The Solid Waste Division is devoted to planning, developing, and operating a sustainable system of solid waste disposal which reduces the impact on our natural resources and promotes an...
Stormwater
The Stormwater Division maintains more than 165 miles of pipe and 18,000 stormwater structures for gathering, draining, and transporting runoff. The City's stormwater utility offers two...
Streets & Traffic
The Street & Traffic Division controls over 350 miles of City street and 100 miles of state-maintained streets within the City limits. The City's street maintenance crews are responsible for...
Technology Services
The Technology Services Department has a primary goal of guiding and managing the use of existing and emerging technology throughout the City to serve the citizens of Gastonia in an...
Technology Service's PageTransportation Planning
The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) is a multi-jurisdictional entity made up of 34 local governments, NCDOT, USDOT, and other providers of...
Water/Sewer
The Water / Sewer Division of Gastonia is a portion of our City government which has been a regional provider of wholesale water and wastewater services to surrounding municipalities for more...
Water/Sewer's Page