City Council

Officially incorporated in 1984, the City of Kannapolis is a Council-Manager form of municipal government. Kannapolis is governed by a Mayor and a City Council, consisting of six members who are elected to four-year terms. Each November, Council elects one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro tem for one year. The Mayor and Mayor Pro tem have the same powers as the other members of Council and vote upon all issues. The Mayor serves as the spokesperson for the Council and is authorized to execute legal documents on behalf of the City.

The Kannapolis City Council meets regularly twice a month on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. City Council Meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 401 Laureate Way. (unless otherwise noted on this calendar link). The public is welcome at both sessions.

How to Speak at a City Council Meeting:

Public Hearing and Comment Policy - please read

City Council Agendas/Minutes/Meeting Schedule:

City Council will conduct their 2026 Retreat on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Details may be found here. 

Agendas are posted on the Wednesday before the Council Meetings and may be found here. 

A search of the minutes of Council meetings and Agendas are posted after approved by City Council and can be found here.

City Council YouTube Links: 

Access the March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting (watch it live on YouTube)

View previous recorded Council meetings here.

Council Members: 

		Mr. Doug Wilson Mayor C: 980-781-9080 dwilson@kannapolisnc.gov Term Expires: 11/29
		Mr. Ryan G. Dayvault Mayor Pro Tem C: 980-622-7639 rdayvault@kannapolisnc.gov Term Expires: 11/27
		Mrs. Dianne Berry C: 980-621-8309 dberry@kannapolisnc.gov Term Expires: 11/29
		Mrs. Jeanne Dixon C: 704-699-6016 jdixon@kannapolisnc.gov Term Expires: 11/29
		Mr. Darrell Jackson C: 704-791-0063 djackson@kannapolisnc.gov Term Expires: 11/27
		Mrs. Naomi Hatchell C: 980-780-1087 nhatchell@kannapolisnc.gov Term Expires: 11/27
		Mr. Isaiah Payne C: 980-780-1186 ipayne@kannapolisnc.gov Term Expires: 11/29

The citycouncil@kannapolisnc.gov email address is a group email address. Any emails sent to this address will be received by the Mayor, Mayor Pro-tem, City Council Members, City Manager, and City Attorney. 

Serve on a Board or Commission:

Applications to serve on the City’s boards and commissions are welcome throughout the year. Generally, applications are due April 1 for appointments starting with the July 1 fiscal year. However, seats occasionally become open throughout the year to be filled immediately. Members serving on City boards and commissions commit to serving a 3-year term with no more than three excused absences per year. Meetings are typically monthly in the evening, but details for each commission vary. Those interested in applying can click here for an application.

For more information, contact the City Clerk Pam Scaggs at pscaggs@kannapolisnc.gov or 704-920-4303.