Anne Little, Director
City of Salisbury Community Engagement
(704) 638-5218
anne.little@salisburync.gov
Salisbury City Council Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacant Seat
Salisbury, N.C. (Tuesday, November 3, 2026) – The Salisbury City Council has established a process to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Councilmember Harry McLaughlin. Interested residents are encouraged to apply for the open seat.
Council is particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and possess experience serving on boards or commissions. Additional qualifications include financial or budgeting experience, strong communication and collaboration skills, and an understanding of the City's goals and priorities.
Individuals interested in serving should contact Deputy City Manager Kelly Baker at kbake@salisburync.gov to request an application link. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 13.
Following its review of the applications, the City Council will determine the next steps in the selection process.
For more information, please contact Community Engagement Director Anne Little at 704-638-5218 or email anne.little@salisburync.gov.
The City of Salisbury is located in the heart of the Piedmont region of North Carolina, midway between Charlotte and Greensboro. Salisbury is the county seat of Rowan County, and provides a full range of municipal services, including law enforcement, fire service protection, zoning and code enforcement and water and sewer systems. For more information regarding the City of Salisbury and its services and departments, please visit us at www.salisburync.gov. To receive updates regarding local initiatives, meetings, programs and events, please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CitySalisburyNC.