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Mayor Pro Tem· 2011–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Ryan G. Dayvault

Kannapolis

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
52:16
Avg per meeting
4:01
Segments
907

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Mar 2026[43]

East Side Park Development and GO Bond Financing

A $40 million general obligation bond would fund parks, greenways, and Gem Theater renovations if voters approve it.

high↑Apr 2026[23]

Downtown Development and Hotel Project Update

Projected roughly $1.5 million in new annual tax revenue from the three projects.

high↑Oct 2026[22]

Kellswater Plaza Development Agreement

Adds retail tax base near Kellswater Bridge; specific revenue figures were not stated.

high↑Mar 2026[22]

Sidewalk Projects and Infrastructure Maintenance

Funded by a federal CMAQ grant, with the city paying 20% of project costs.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Development Ordinance Text Amendment for Dale Earnhardt Boulevard TPO

high↓Feb 2026[13]

Passenger Rail Service and Schedule Expansion

None directly to the city budget.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Local Election Changes and Partisanship Concerns

Minimal savings on election administration costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Zoning Map Amendment at 3675 Shiloh Church Road

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Conditional Zoning at 2580 Echerd Street

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Conditional Zoning on Corl Road Parcels

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Economic Development and Industrial Growth

Generates significant industrial capital investment and property tax revenue for the city.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Voluntary Annexation at 1704 W C Street (A-2026-10)

Adds the parcel to the city tax base and extends water service.

critical↓Feb 2026[8]

Water and Sewer Master Plan & Capital Improvement Program

Combined water and sewer monthly bills for a typical household could rise from $74.54 to between $130.85 and $186.00 by 2036 depending on the capital scenario chosen.

medium↓Jan 2026[7]

Public Comment and Hearing Policy Amendment

Chaplains serve on a volunteer basis with no monetary or in-kind compensation from public funds.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Commercial Drone Regulation and Neighborhood Impacts

high↓Feb 2026[6]

FY2026-27 CDBG Nonprofit Grant Allocations

Potential rental space utilization at College Station valued around $70,000 annually.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

recycling program expansion

It shouldn't cost you a dime extra, and it could even save the city money down the road by cutting down on landfill fees.

high↑Oct 2025[5]

election candidate

While this candidate profile doesn't carry a direct price tag, the person you elect will ultimately have a say in your local tax dollars and city spending.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Millstone Village Gateway Signage Funding

Potential expenditure of up to $200,000 from the general fund or contingency fund if approved.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Establishment of Welcome Center and History Museum

Involves approximately $2 million in potential renovation and project costs.

Decisions during term (148)

Recorded while Dayvault was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 26, 2026

Adoption of Agenda

approvedOct 26, 2026

Consent Agenda — Resolution: Little Texas Road Sidewalk Project (Eminent Domain)

approvedOct 26, 2026

Public Hearing — Development Agreement, Kellswater Plaza

approvedOct 26, 2026

Public Hearing — Voluntary Annexation (A-2026-10), 1704 W C Street

approvedOct 26, 2026

Motion to Adjourn

approvedOct 12, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda

approvedSep 28, 2026

Consent Agenda Adoption

approvedSep 28, 2026

Voluntary Annexation at 3675 Shiloh Church Road

approvedSep 28, 2026

Text Amendment TA-2026-03 Statement of Consistency

approvedSep 28, 2026

Text Amendment TA-2026-03 Adoption

tabledSep 28, 2026

Postponement of Kellswater Plaza Development Agreement

approvedSep 28, 2026

Alpine Village Development Agreement

approvedSep 28, 2026

West Avenue Social District Map Amendment

approvedSep 28, 2026

BID AWARD - Kannapolis Resurfacing Project FY 2027 (Michael Rattler, Director of Transportation & Environmental Services)

approvedSep 28, 2026

APPROVAL - Updated Pay and Classification Plan (Heather James, Human Resources Director)

approvedSep 28, 2026

BID AWARD - FY 2027 Kannapolis Asphalt Surface Treatment (AST) Project (Michael Rattler, Director of Transportation & Environmental Services)

approvedSep 28, 2026

ORDINANCE - Amending the Traffic Control Schedule (Michael Rattler, Director of Transportation & Environmental Services)

approvedSep 28, 2026

MINUTES - September 14, 2026 (open & Closed Session) (Pam Scaggs, City Clerk)

approved7-0Sep 14, 2026

Adoption of Amended Agenda

approved7-0Sep 14, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval