The City of Hamlet employs the Council-Manager form of government with its residents and businesses benefiting from a wide range of municipal services.
Front Row, L-R: Councilwoman Abbie Covington; Councilwoman Diane Honeycutt; Councilman Bill Bayless. Back Row, L-R: Councilman Tony Clewis; Mayor Jeff Smart and Mayor Pro-Tem Pat Preslar.
The Hamlet City Council meets regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. All persons are invited to attend. The functions of the City are handled through the City Manager’s Office or through one of many Departments.
City Manager - Marchell David 910-582-2651
City Clerk - Tammy W. Kirkley 910-582-2651
Finance Officer - Jill Dickens 910-582-2651
Human Resources - Edna Paul 910-582-2651
Water & Tax Bill Information 910-582-7983
Tax Collector - Gail Wise 910-582-7983
Police Chief John Haywood 910-582-2551
Fire Chief David Knight 910-582-2441
Parks & Rec Director Mitch Bowman 910-582-7998
Senior Center - Susan Sellers 910-582-7985
Ralph Yates Sewer Collections 910-417-7792
Billy Stubbs Sanitation Department 910-582-7987
Benny Billingsley Water System & Streets 910-582-7987
Greg Henson City Shop 910-582-7987
Robert Brown - Water Plant Superintendent 910-582-1117
E.G. Dunn - Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent - 910-582-6074
Gail Strickland – Administrative Asst & Zoning 910-582-2651
Horticulturist Ronald Blue – 910-582-7987
The Hamlet Police Department provides protection to the people of Hamlet. The department is made up of state certified officers and other staff are trained in Criminal Information Computer Operations, firearm instruction and police training.
The Hamlet Fire and Rescue Department serves the city as well as the surrounding area. The department is staffed with certified fire fighters and volunteer personnel, all of whom hold special certification as EMT/ Paramedics. In addition, certified instructors provide fire and rescue equipment, a ladder and telesquirt truck and fully operational emergency response vehicles.
The City employs over 80 persons, each of whom is committed to offering the very best level of service.