City Manager

Ron Smith, City Manager

Ron Smith serves as the City Manager for the City of Statesville.

He was appointed by City Council in June 2018. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has more than 30 years of experience in local government.

Over his career, Ron has worked in city, county, and regional government organizations, as well as a local government consultant. He is a member of the International City/County Management Association and the North Carolina City and County Managers Association. Ron has lived in Statesville with his wife and three children for 16 years.

"My goal as the City Manager is to build the best team possible to provide exemplary services to our residents. Statesville is seeing tremendous growth, and it is up to me and the city staff to give the Mayor and City Council the tools and information they need to make good decisions about how, when, and where that growth occurs."

Ron provides an update to the Statesville City Council at the first meeting of each month. These updates cover project updates, employment changes, promotions, departmental news, key upcoming dates, and much more.

Image of Ron Smith, City Manager for the City of Statesville. Ron is standing in front of Statesville City Hall.

Ron Smith provided his monthly update to City Council on May 11, 2026, highlighting progress on major City projects, infrastructure impr...

Ron Smith, City Manager for the City of Statesville, presents the April 2026 City Manager Update during a City Council meeting at City Hall. Standing at the podium inside the council chambers, Smith addresses the Mayor and Council members seated along the curved dais beneath the large City seal mural. Members of the public are also visible attending the meeting from the audience seating area.

At the April 13, 2026, City Council Meeting, City Manager Ron Smith shared updates on major construction projects, recreation improvemen...

At the March 2, 2026 City Council Meeting, City Manager Ron Smith provided updates on major infrastructure projects, recreation improvem...

At the February 2, 2026, Virtual City Council Meeting, City Manager Ron Smith shared updates on City operations, major capital projects,...

At the November 3, 2025, City Council meeting, City Manager Ron Smith shared updates on major infrastructure projects, ongoing community...

At the October 6, 2025 City Council meeting, City Manager Ron Smith shared updates on major City projects, public safety efforts, and up...

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