Eddie Smith

Eddie Smith has 21 years of NC local government management experience, serving the last 15 years as the Deputy City Manager. He has direct responsibility for Human Resources, Police, Fire and the two Assistant City Managers.

His leadership roles include being a Past-President of Kannapolis Rotary Club and Sponsorship Chairperson for the NC City & County Managers Association; he also contributes his time as a member of various community board’s including - Cabarrus Area Crime Stoppers, Cannon Memorial YMCA, Cabarrus Academic Learning Center, and Upward Basketball. Eddie holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Public Administration, both from Appalachian State University, as well as a certificate for participation in the NC Municipal Administration Course and Public Executive Leadership Academy, both through UNC-Chapel Hill.