Emily Kurfees
City Clerk

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Emily Kurkees serves as City Clerk for the City of StatesvilleThe City Clerk is appointed by the City Manager and is charged with:

  • Maintaining complete and accurate records of City Council proceedings and official City files.
  • Fulfilling legal requirements established by the City's municipal code and North Carolina State law.
  • Ensuring that the City Council, City staff, and interested citizens are aware of issues being addressed at City Council meetings by preparing, distributing, and posting, on a timely basis, agenda materials and minutes.
  • Ensuring the Municipal Code is accurate and routinely updated. 

Public Records Request

The City Clerk serves as the keeper of all public records, in accordance with N.C.G.S. 132 et seq. These records are available for public inspection by request. Please complete the form located under the helpful links so the City Clerk may gather information, coordinate with other staff, and provide requested documentation as expediently as possible. There may be a fee associated with fulfilling this request.

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Downtown Statesville Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Dec 18, 2025
6:00 PM EST
104 Court St., Ste B
Statesville, NC 28677
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