Waxhaw’s Taxes, Growth and Debt
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners spent much of its August 25 work session looking several years into the future—and the financial picture presented to the board made one thing clear: Waxhaw has some significant choices ahead. The meeting focused on the town’s five-year capital improvement plan, its cash position and fund balance, the cost of…
UCPS Affordability: What Are the Priorities?
Waxhaw parents – if you want to understand the current controversy surrounding UCPS budget priorities, look at two numbers: $3.8 million. $200,000. The first is the amount the Union County Board of County Commissioners offered specifically for teacher and teacher-assistant pay increases, contingent on an interlocal agreement. The second is approximately what UCPS says it…
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Prayer, Data Centers, School Safety
The August 11 meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners was one of the more consequential meetings this year. It began with the return of prayer in Waxhaw town government for the first time since 2019 and ended more than two and a half hours later with discussion about traffic safety at Waxhaw Elementary School.…
Transportation, School Safety, and Planning for Waxhaw’s Future
The Waxhaw BOC meeting July 28, 2026 focused on transportation, public safety, and long-term planning. While no major votes took place, the discussion revealed how the Board is preparing for important decisions in the coming months. From regional transportation funding to school traffic safety and future infrastructure projects, the evening showed that today’s planning will…
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Exploring Public Invocation Policy
At the June 23 Board of Commissioners Work Session, one of the most thoughtful discussions centered on whether the Town of Waxhaw should begin offering an opening invocation before regular Board meetings. Contrary to what some might assume, the discussion was not about establishing an official town prayer or endorsing any particular religion. Instead, the…
Right-Sized Budget
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners adopted a right-sized budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 during its June 9 meeting, approving a spending plan that preserves essential services, funds critical road projects, maintains the current property tax rate, and reduces spending by more than half a million dollars from the Town Manager’s original recommendation. The budget vote…
Transparency Preserved, Budget Savings Requested
The May 26 meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners focused on two major themes shaping the future of Waxhaw government: preserving transparency in the development approval process and increasing pressure on town staff to identify additional budget savings ahead of the FY 2026-27 budget adoption. The meeting included lengthy discussion surrounding the Waxhaw public…
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Waxhaw Remembered
The May 12th meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners covered a wide range of topics — from local history and Revolutionary War reenactments to development code reform, transportation safety grants, and concerns about private infrastructure in future subdivisions. While there was no public comment period participation this month, the meeting itself featured several substantive…
Rehobeth Relief
Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting covered a lot of ground – from long-awaited traffic solutions to capital improvement updates that will shape Waxhaw’s growth for years to come. Here are the highlights. A Practical Step Toward Fixing a Frustrating Intersection The Board was agreeable on a structured agreement with Pulte Homes, tied to the…
Better Communications, Better Outcomes
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on April 14, 2026 proceeded as a steady, methodical approach to governance. From better communications to infrastructure concerns, the Board focused on making informed decisions while improving transparency and efficiency. Public Input and the Fluoridation Discussion Residents spoke on the issue of water fluoridation during public comments, sharing…
Waxhaw Is Turning the Corner
For a long time, residents have been asking for the same things: real planning, transparency, and results—not just talk. At the March 24th meeting, it was clear that Waxhaw is turning the corner. This Board is listening more closely, asking tougher questions, and focusing on delivering the kind of progress our town has been waiting…
Recognitions, Transportation, and Waxhaw Water Supply Safety
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 10, to consider recognitions, transportation initiatives, and updates from the town’s annual retreat. The agenda was amended at the start of the meeting to add a discussion regarding Waxhaw water supply safety. Public Comments Residents raised several issues during public comments. One speaker thanked town departments and…
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