City of Statesville Departments

The City of Statesville operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council acts as the legislative body in establishing policy and law and the City Manager handles the day-to-day management of the City organization.

City Administration operates out of City Hall located at 227 South Center Street and includes the City Manager's Office, City Clerk, and Public Information.

City Staff Directory

The City of Statesville operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council acts as the legislative body in establishing policy and law and the City Manager handles the day-to-day management of the City organization. The Mayor and City Council serve part-time and are elected on a non-partisan basis.

City Administration

The members of the Statesville Police Department conscientiously strive to be responsive to the needs of the community; knowing that we exist not to serve ourselves, but to serve and protect others. We will work with professionalism, integrity and fairness with the members of our community in a collaborative effort to ensure that Statesville is a city in which people can live, work, and recreate in a safe environment.

Police

The Statesville Fire Department is dedicated to the safety and protection of our community's quality of life from hazards through a well-trained, professional, rapid response team, seeking opportunities to serve, and placing others before self.

Fire

Through strategic partnerships and collaboration, the City of Statesville Human Resources Department recruits, develops, retains a high performing, diverse workforce while fostering a healthy, safe and productive work environment for the City's most valuable resources - its PEOPLE.

Human Resources + Risk Management

The Statesville Regional Airport (KSVH) is a General Aviation (GA) airport owned by the City of Statesville, serving the residents of Iredell County and the general area.

Airport

The Statesville Event Center's goal is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Statesville and Iredell County by providing a first class facility for the residents.

Event Center

Statesville Recreation and Economic Vitality strives to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Statesville through recreation programs, facilities and experiences.

Recreation + Economic Vitality

The Planning and Zoning Department for the City of Statesville is responsible for current planning and long-range planning efforts.Current planning involves projects related to zoning, development review, architectural and appearance review, as well as permitting and other activities. Long-range planning involves the creation and enforcement of plans for the entire City as well as special areas related to future growth and development. Through planning we seek to enhance the quality of life of our residents.

Planning + Zoning

The City of Statesville was the first municipality in the State of North Carolina to provide electric service to its citizens.

Electric Utilities

The City of Statesville Public Utilities Department includes Permit, Utility Services, and Water Resources.

Public Utilities

The City of Statesville Public Works Department includes Engineering, Sanitation, Stormwater, Streets, Fleet Maintenance, and Water + Sewer Maintenance.

Public Works

The Engineering Division collaborates with the Planning Department, Fire Marshal’s Office, Public Utilities Department, Electric Utilities Department, and Stormwater Division to review and regulate proposed developments within the City.

Engineering

The City of Statesville Stormwater Management Division is responsible for the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and maintenance of the City’s stormwater drainage system.

Stormwater

The City of Statesville Finance Department handles budgeting, collections, purchasing, auditing, accounts payable, payroll, privilege license, data processing.

Finance

The City of Statesville Information Technology (IT) Department provides systems analysis and design, computer programming, user training and support, etc.

Information Technology

Latest City of Statesville News:

Community members stand with Statesville Mayor Doug Hendrix in the City Council Chambers during the June 15, 2026, Statesville City Council meeting. One community representative holds the official proclamation recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and honoring the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. The group poses beneath the City of Statesville seal following the proclamation presentation.

The City of Statesville Proclaims June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth and encourages all citizens to observe this day through reflection, educat...

Sanitation workers stand with Mayor Doug Hendrix in the Statesville City Council Chambers during the June 15, 2026 City Council meeting. Mayor Hendrix holds a proclamation recognizing June 15–20, 2026, as National Waste and Recycling Workers Week, honoring the essential contributions of sanitation and recycling employees who help keep the community clean, safe, and healthy. The group is gathered beneath the City of Statesville seal, commemorating the recognition.

The City of Statesville Proclaims June 15-20, 2026, as National Waste and Recycling Workers Week and encourages all residents to express...

East Broad Street between Tradd Street and Green Street will be closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clos...