City Manager October 2024 Update to City Council

Last Updated 6/5/2025Posted in Latest City News, Homepage, City Manager Update

Ron, City Manager, 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.

During the October 7, 2024, City Council meeting, the City Manager, Ron Smith, provided an update on various initiatives, projects, and activities currently underway in the City of Statesville. Updates included:

  • Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building Construction Update
  • Municipal Operations Center Construction Update
  • Police Department Expansion Construction Update
  • Caldwell Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts Update
  • Public Works Update
  • Upcoming Key Dates
  • Career Opportunities & Staff Announcements

For more details on these topics and additional updates, watch the full replay of the Statesville City Council Meeting, to include the update from Ron Smith, on October 7, 2024 here.

View the City Manager Update Presented to Statesville City Council on October 7, 2024 here.




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