Minute with the Mayor

We’re thrilled to announce that we have officially received the permit to begin site work for our new playground and splash pad—a project that has been nearly three years in the making. When I first took office as mayor, this initiative was one of the first discussions we had, and we immediately began moving the process forward. However, I quickly learned that government timelines often move much slower than anticipated.

While part of the delay was due to the state permitting process, much of the time was also spent at the city level. We carefully evaluated multiple architects and planning firms to ensure this project would be handled with excellence from start to finish.

With all of that behind us, we’re now ready to begin—and you should start seeing activity at the site very soon.

In addition, we’re working diligently to complete a hydraulic water study that is critical before we can move forward with much-needed infrastructure repairs on Hampton Drive and surrounding areas. The roads are in poor condition and overdue for repaving, but we cannot move forward until the underlying water and sewer lines are properly upgraded.

Sparta is on the move. These projects are a sign of continued progress, and we’re excited to not only see them begin—but even more so to see them completed and enjoyed by the community.

Stay tuned—great things are ahead for our city.

GOD Bless, Be Safe, Finish Strong

Jerry Lowery, mayor