City Clerk

Emily Kurfees, City Clerk

Emily Kurfees 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.

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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Car Seat Check
Jun 29, 2026
3:00 PM EDT
779 Eastside Drive
Statesville, NC 28625
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Fire Station 5 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Jun 30, 2026
10:00 AM EDT
533 Gaither Road
Statesville, NC 28625
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2026 Fireworks Celebration
Jul 03, 2026
9:30 PM EDT
Statesville, NC
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Latest City of Statesville News:

Garfield/Green Street National Historic District Celebra... On Friday, June 19, residents, neighborhood leaders, elected officials, City staff, community partners, and visitors gathered in the Gar...
The North Carolina Drought Monitor map, updated June 18, 2026, shows worsening drought conditions across much of the state. Large portions of central and northern North Carolina are shaded red and dark red, indicating extreme (D3) and exceptional (D4) drought conditions. Much of the remainder of the state is experiencing severe drought (D2), shown in orange, with smaller areas of moderate drought (D1) in tan. According to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, City of Statesville water customers remain under D2 severe drought conditions, and water restrictions remain in effect. The map includes drought classifications and data from the USDA, National Drought Mitigation Center, NOAA, and partner agencies.
City of Statesville Moves to Stage 2 Water RestrictionsThe City of Statesville is currently under Stage 3 (Extreme Drought) conditions. Beginning at 8 a.m. on May 4, 2026, the City will enfor...
Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesvi... Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading for updates for t...

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