Vision Statement:

Statesville will retain its identity as a small city with a vibrant downtown and strong sense of community with caring people. The growth that is inevitable will be guided by well thought out plans and a strong vision. Population growth will be balanced with economic growth. Growth will occur in a way that does not destroy the environment but enhances it. Statesville will be recognized as a cultural and arts center. Statesville will be instrumental in developing a cooperative and collaborative intergovernmental relations model in Iredell County and in the region.

-Statesville will retain its identity as a small city with a vibrant downtown and a strong sense of community with caring people.

-The growth that is inevitable should be guided by a strong vision and well thought out plans. Statesville will be recognized as a well-planned city.

-Statesville will be known as a green city

-Statesville will balance residential growth with economic growth

-Statesville will be recognized as a cultural and arts center for its market region

-Statesville will be instrumental in replacing the competitive model that seems to exist between Statesville, Mooresville, Iredell County, and the School Board with a cooperative, collaborative model.