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...

Communications 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...

Economic Development

The Economic  Development Department focuses on fostering and promoting the growth of the local economy. This department collaborates with...

Electric

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...

Engineering 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 Land Development /Construction Inspections

The Engineering Land Development and Construction  Inspections Division  administer the Subdivision...

Financial Services

The Financial Services  Department guides and supports the City with financial accountability and reporting. The Department partners with all City departments to understand...

Fire

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....

Fleet 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...

Human 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...

Planning

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...

Transportation 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...