Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (08/14/2024)
Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week of August 14, 2024.
Front & Center: A podcast from the City of Statesville
We invite you to join us as we navigate the corridors of government in Statesville, revealing the processes, policies, and people that drive the city forward. Expect exclusive interviews with key officials, in-depth analyses of public initiatives and city development projects. "Front & Center" is designed to connect you directly to the heart of our city's governance. Prepare to be engaged, informed, and empowered with each episode.
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Statesville City Council
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024.
You can view the meeting agenda or make plans to watch the meeting live here.
Learn more about the Statesville City Council here.
Statesville Aquatics: Updated Operating Hours
🔹August 10 - September 2, 2024: Weekends Only & Labor Day (Early Swim Session: 11a-3p and Late Swim Session: 4p-8p)
🔹September 3, 2024: The Leisure Pool is CLOSED for the season beginning 9/3/24.
🔹August 10 - September 2, 2024: Weekends Only & Labor Day
🔹 September 3, 2024: The Splash Pad is CLOSED for the season beginning 9/3/24.
City Hall Selfie Day (August 15, 2024)
The dedicated team at the City of Statesville takes immense pride in serving our vibrant community day in and day out. The occasion of City Hall Selfie Day offers us a fun opportunity to celebrate public service and highlight our deep-rooted pride in our local governmental bodies.
We invite to YOU to stop by Statesville City Hall (227 S Center St) on Thursday, August 15, 2024, and share your selfie with us, recognizing the spirit of public service and community engagement.
Don't forget to tag #CityOfStatesville and #CityHallSelfie in your social media post!
Learn more about the City of Statesville here
Upcoming City Events
THIS WEEK:
🔹Statesville Regional Airport Commission Meeting - Wednesday, August 14, 2024: The Airport Commission is responsible for recommending broad policies that affect the care and maintenance of the Statesville Regional Airport.
🔹Statesville City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting - Thursday, August 15, 2024: A pre-agenda meeting for a City Council meeting is a preliminary session where City Council members and staff discuss and review the items that will be on the agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting.
🔹Dive-In Movie: Migration - Friday, August 16, 2024: You'll witness the incredible journey of a group of animals as they embark on an epic migration across the globe.
🔹Splash-In Movie - The Little Mermaid - Saturday, August 17, 2024: Dive into the underwater kingdom of Atlantica with Ariel, Sebastian, and Flounder in "The Little Mermaid"!
🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, August 19, 2024: The Statesville City Council Meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall beginning at 6pm.
Save the date for these upcoming events:
🔹 District 2 & 3 Community Meeting - Thursday, August 22, 2024
🔹 Bingo (Family Night) - Thursday, September 5, 2024
🔹 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Friday, September 13, 2024
🔹 Dog Day at the Pool - Saturday, September 21, 2024
🔹 Dog Day at the Park - Saturday, October 12, 2024
🔹Carolina BalloonFest - Friday, October 18, 2024 - Sunday, October 20, 2024
Did You Know?!
Would you like to get involved? Statesville residents play a vital role in the functioning of our City by being selected to participate in various boards, commissions, and committees.
These dedicated members act as a bridge between the community, city staff, and administration, effectively conveying information about city initiatives and offering valuable suggestions.
Current Board + Commission openings are:
🔹 Board of Adjustment (ETJ Member)
🔹Planning Board (ETJ Member)
Learn more or submit your application to serve now here
Statesville Careers
Take the opportunity to make your community a better place to live every day, and you will be rewarded with exciting career opportunities, a competitive salary, and great benefits! Learn more about just a few of the available opportunities here at the City of Statesville:
🔹Skilled Laborer - Water Maintenance (Full-Time): Responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the city’s water/sewer department.
🔹Fire Inspector (Part-Time): The Fire Inspector performs intermediate technical work in fire prevention; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Learn more about careers with the City here or view all current career opportunities with the City of Statesville here.
Front & Center Weekly Updates
That wraps up this week’s edition of Front & Center. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to follow the City of Statesville on social media for real-time news and announcements. Have a great week, Statesville!
View previous updates on our website here.
