Last night’s Facebook Live event for The Waxhaw Wall 2.0 brought together candidates who are committed to building accountability. The 2.0 team made it clear: it’s time to give the people of Waxhaw the power to recall elected officials who betray the public trust.
A Push to Modernize the Town Charter
During the broadcast, the 2.0 candidates expressed strong support for changing the Town Charter and working with our state representatives to pass a bill allowing recall elections in Waxhaw.
This would mean that if an elected official breaks campaign promises, abuses power, or acts against the interests of the citizens, the voters would not have to wait years for the next election to hold them accountable. Instead, citizens could petition for a recall election, putting power where it belongs — in the hands of the people.
Why Recall Elections Matter in Waxhaw
To understand why a recall process is so important, look no further than the troubling pattern of broken promises we’ve seen from some of our long-serving officials.
One example comes from Commissioner Tracy Wesolek, who once spoke the language of The Wall — but changed her tune after getting into office. Back in 2017, she posted that developers should conform to the town’s zoning, not the other way around. She said the town should not change zoning to fit what a developer wants.
That statement could have come straight from The Waxhaw Wall itself — a commitment to responsible growth and a belief that our ordinances and plans should protect the town, not enrich developers.
Yet, since taking office, her voting record tells a different story. Instead of standing firm, she has granted concession after concession to developers, weakening the very safeguards she once claimed to defend.
To see the evidence for yourself, visit our BOC Vote Log — a fully-referenced record of how commissioners have voted on development-related issues.
The Difference Between Words and Action
The contrast is clear. The Waxhaw Wall doesn’t just talk about accountability — we live it.
We’re the ones pushing for transparency, fiscal responsibility, and a town government that serves the residents, not special interests. The call for a recall election process isn’t about partisanship or grudges — it’s about integrity.
If a commissioner campaigns on protecting Waxhaw from overdevelopment but votes to do the opposite, the people deserve a lawful, structured way to respond. That’s what The Wall 2.0 movement stands for.
Watch the Full Discussion
If you missed the live event, you can watch the full replay below. Our candidates explain in their own words why recall elections are essential to restoring trust, transparency, and building accountability in Waxhaw.
Join the Movement
The Waxhaw Wall 2.0 is more than a campaign — it’s a movement for integrity, responsible growth, and citizen empowerment. If you believe Waxhaw deserves leaders who keep their word and put residents first, stand with The Wall – vote for Mike, Dan, and John on November 4th.