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
City Council Agendas/Minutes/Meeting Schedule:
Agendas are posted on the Thursday 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 July 27 City Council Meeting (watch it live on YouTube)
View previous recorded Council meetings here.
Council Members:
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.
System Development Fee Analysis
In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 162A-200 et seq., the City of Kannapolis retained Willdan Financial Services (the “Preparer”) to conduct a System Development Fee Analysis (the “SDF Analysis”). The above-referenced statutes specify that a system development fee (a “SDF”) shall be calculated based upon a written analysis and that written analysis be subsequently published on the local government’s website with a means for the public to submit written comments.
Comments shall be considered by the Preparer of the SDF Analysis for possible modifications or revisions to the Analysis. The period for public comment on the SDF Analysis shall run for a period of 45 days, beginning on July 28th, 2026, and ending September 11th, 2026.
Upon the completion of the written comment period, the City of Kannapolis shall conduct a public hearing on the SDF Analysis and subsequently consider adoption thereof as modified or revised by the Preparer.
Please below find the aforementioned SDF Analysis, as well as an electronic means to submit any comments to the Preparer for additional review for modification or revision of the SDF Analysis.
Comments may be submitted by email to Pam Scaggs, Kannapolis City Clerk at pscaggs@kannapolisnc.gov or submitted to Pam Scaggs, City Clerk, City of Kannapolis, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.
System Development Fee Study