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.

At the September 15, 2025, City Council meeting, City Manager Ron Smith shared important updates on projects, community improvements, an...

At the August 4 City Council meeting, City Manager Ron Smith highlighted recent community events, construction progress, and key city up...

June 2, 2025: Ron, City Manager, provides an update to the Statesville City Council at the first meeting of each month. These updates co...

April 7, 2025: Ron, City Manager, provides an update to the Statesville City Council at the first meeting of each month. These updates c...

February 3, 2025: Ron, City Manager, provides an update to the Statesville City Council at the first meeting of each month. These update...

October 7, 2024: Ron, City Manager, provides an update to the Statesville City Council at the first meeting of each month. These updates...

Latest City of Statesville News:

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.

The City of Statesville has reduced its water shortage response level to Stage 2 following improved drought conditions and guidance from...

An orange utility marker and exposed service line stand beside a neighborhood sidewalk, indicating underground utility or infrastructure work in progress. A quiet residential street lined with trees and well-kept lawns stretches into the distance on a sunny day.

The City of Statesville has approved a Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit for Ripple Fiber to install underground fiber optic conduit and ...

The City of Statesville invites residents and visitors to celebrate the stories, traditions, and cultures that have shaped our community...

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading for updates for t...

The intersection of South Meeting Street and West Sharpe Street will be closed Tuesday, July 14, 2026, through Wednesday, July 29, as pa...

Mayor Doug Hendrix declares June 1, 2026 as Piedmont HealthCare 30th Anniversary Day in the City of Statesville and encourages all resid...