Sumter City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Anthony
Gibson
Anthony Gibson, the incumbent, is running for Sumter City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Derek Gamble.
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The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Derek Gamble
- 02Anthony GibsonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Senior pastor at Grace Cathedral Ministries in Sumter and a real estate agent with Keller Williams. He was elected to Ward 1 in November 2022 and sworn in in August 2023.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. The Sumter Item · Jul 15, 2026
On the record: Anthony Gibson
3 sourced01Public safety1 sourced position
In The Sumter Item's candidate questionnaire, named public safety as his first concern in Ward 1.
First, public safety. I’ve worked with law enforcement, and with their cooperation, we’ve seen a decrease in crime in our district.”
Own statementThe Sumter Item · Sep 26, 2026Link
02Rezoning1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to approve final reading of Ordinance Number 2895 rezoning three parcels at 100 East Liberty Street from General Commercial to Central Business District (passed 6-0, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Sumter · Dec 2, 2025Link
03Utility contracts1 sourced position
Made the motion to approve Resolution Number 1018 authorizing a contract for the Sibley Village Pump Station and Force Main Project (passed 6-0, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Sumter · Dec 2, 2025Link
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