City of Statesville

City Clerk

Emily Kurfees, City Clerk

Emily Kurfees serves as City Clerk for the City of Statesville. The 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.

HELPFUL LINKS:

📃 Sign up to receive City Council Meeting Agenda's

📃 Public Records Request Form

📃 City Code

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Upcoming City Events:

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Ice Cream (or Snoball) with a Cop
Jul 16, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
232 N Center St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Close-up of two red-and-white movie tickets partially tucked into a pile of fresh popcorn against a dark background. The tickets read “Movie Night” and suggest a fun, classic cinema experience.
Indoor Movies: Zootopia 2
Jul 17, 2026
5:00 PM EDT
300 S Center Street
Statesville, NC 28677
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Popsicles in the Park
Jul 23, 2026
10:00 AM EDT
911 Lakewood Dr.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Road Closure: East Broad Street for Final Tree Removal o... Tree removal work that began the week of July 6 is entering its final phase and is expected to be completed this week. The remaining por...