Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (03/26/2025)

March 26 - April 1, 2025

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

Join the Effort to Keep Statesville Beautiful at the 2025 Spring Trash Bash!

The City of Statesville is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and help clean up their community at the Spring Trash Bash 2025! This event, held in conjunction with the NCDOT Litter Sweep, is part of North Carolina’s biannual roadside litter removal initiative. The Spring Trash Bash will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, offering an opportunity for residents to make a visible difference in their city.

Volunteers will be assigned to 1 of 8 locations and will meet at their designated site. Upon arrival, they will receive maps outlining the nearby streets to be cleaned.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

• Check-In: 9a – 10:00a

• Cleanup: 10a – 12:00p

• Appreciation Cookout: 12p – 1:30p for Volunteers

Learn more or sign up to join the effort here.

Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot

The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a monthly snapshot, providing insight into our department's response efforts, training initiatives, and community risk reduction programs. This report highlights our operational efficiency and dedication to keeping Statesville safe.

The City of Statesville Fire Department is a rapid response force committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the community from all hazards.

View the recent update here.

Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30, 2025)

The City of Statesville is home to many parks, greenways, ballfields, and even a dog park!

National Take a Walk in the Park Day, 03/30/25, encourages us to get out and stretch our legs on our favorite trail (or a new one). Walking outdoors puts you in direct contact with sunlight. Did you know that exposure to sunlight increases serotonin, the body's natural mood stabilizer, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety?!

View the full list of parks here recreation.statesvillenc.net/parks and greenways here recreation.statesvillenc.net/greenway-trail.

Community Survey Underway

The City of Statesville Fire Department (SFD) is committed to protecting the community from all hazards – and we want to hear from you! Whether you live or work in Statesville, we invite you to take the SFD Community Survey.

This survey gives you a chance to share which services matter most to you. Your feedback will help us evaluate our current services and explore ways to improve. You can take the survey online at www.statesvillenc.net/fire-department or by scanning the QR code.

SFD strives to meet the needs of our community while also ensuring everyone understands the services we provide. That’s why your input is so important – we want to know what matters most to you.

Your voice matters! Take the survey today here and help shape the future of fire and emergency services in Statesville.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on March 17, 2025? View the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay below.

The next Council meeting is Monday, April 7, 2025. You can view the meeting agenda here.

*City Council meeting agendas are typically posted by Wednesday the week before the upcoming Council meeting and are archived on the website for one year.

If you would like the agenda emailed to you each week or require older information, please contact us by completing the Contact Us Form here.

🎙️ Front & Center: Breaking Down the City Budget: Where Your Tax Dollars Go and Why It Matters

Did you miss the latest episode of Front & Center? If you have ever wondered what happens to your tax dollars, this insightful episode of Front & Center, City Manager Ron Smith unpacks the $178 million budget, explaining how Statesville funds essential services, tackles infrastructure challenges, and plans for future growth. Watch now below.

🎧 Watch previous episodes on our website here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

Join Us in Saving Lives! The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department proudly hosts an American Red Cross Blood Drive. How to Participate: Scheduling your lifesaving appointment is easy. Visit www.redcrossblood.org and search Statesville Fitness Ctr or call 704-878-3944. Drop ins are also welcome!

🗓️ Thursday, April 3, 2025

📍 Statesville Fitness & Activity Center

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Statesville Walks - Tuesdays and Thursday - Morning and Evening Sessions

🔹Statesville Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Thursday, March 27, 2025

🔹Auto Belay Certification at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center - Thursday, March 27, 2025

🔹Board of Adjustment Meeting - Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, April 3, 2025

🔹Egg Dying & Spring Crafts (Community Night) - Thursday, April 3, 2025

🔹Statesville Arbor Day Celebration - Saturday, April 12, 2025

🔹Teacher Workdays with the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department - Monday, April 21 & Tuesday, April 22, 2025

🔹Community Cookout at Summit Village with the Statesville Police Department - Thursday, April 24, 2025

🔹Spring Trash Bash (Litter Cleanup) - Saturday, April 26, 2025

🔹Drug Take Back Event with the Statesville Police Department - Saturday, April 26, 2025

Learn more about these + all upcoming City events here.

Statesville Careers

Take the opportunity to make your community a better place to live every day, and you will be rewarded with exciting career opportunities, a competitive salary, and great benefits! Learn more about just a few of the available opportunities here at the City of Statesville:

🔹Landscaping/Groundskeeper - Parks Maintenance (Seasonal): This position is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment.

🔹 Landscaping/Groundskeeper - Public Grounds & Cemeteries (Seasonal): This position is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment.

Learn more about careers with the City here or view all current career opportunities with the City of Statesville here.

Front & Center Weekly Updates

That wraps up this week’s edition of Front & Center. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to follow the City of Statesville on social media for real-time news and announcements. Have a great week, Statesville!

View previous updates on our website here.