Be There as Residents Reclaim Our Town
Join us as we reclaim our town at the first meeting of the newly seated Board of Commissioners – scheduled for Tuesday, December 9 at 6 PM. This historic meeting will include the official swearing-in of the new commissioners, marking the start of a new term of leadership for Waxhaw. This is an important moment…
Rushed Votes and False Victories: Waxhaw November 10 BOC Meeting
The Waxhaw November 10 BOC meeting marked the final session for the three holdover commissioners from the previous board—Commissioners Hall, McMillon, and Wesolek. Their replacements will be sworn in at the December 9th meeting, shifting Waxhaw’s leadership into a new phase. But before departing, the holdovers pressed through one last controversial action: a vote on…
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The Waxhaw Wallop 2.0
Tonight marks a turning point for Waxhaw – The Waxhaw Wallop 2.0 – much like the first Waxhaw Wallop. Voters have spoken loud and clear — choosing stable growth, stable taxes, and most importantly, residents first. With the election of Daniel Farris (1,644 votes, 21.61%), Michael De Iulio (1,623 votes, 21.33%), and John Gemignani (1,619…
Vote for Full Representation — Vote Waxhaw Wall 2.0
It’s Election Day in Waxhaw, and the forecast couldn’t be better — perfect weather to get out and make your voice heard. Local elections decide who will shape Waxhaw’s future on issues that matter most: growth, roads, taxes, and transparency. The Waxhaw Wall 2.0 team is committed to restoring balance and full representation to our…
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When Three Votes is Not Enough
At our October 28th Board of Commissioners meeting, something important happened — not just about parking spaces, but about process, fairness, and respect for the rules that keep our local government transparent. During a discussion about a new parking configuration downtown, Commissioner Hall attempted to introduce and push through his own design on the spot.…
The Waxhaw Wall 2.0: Building Accountability Brick by Brick
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…
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Facebook Live with The Waxhaw Wall 2.0
Join us online on Sunday October 26th from 6pm till 7pm for a Waxhaw Wall 2.0 Facebook Live session with Mike, Dan, and John. Live streaming from Dan’s candidate page.
Waxhaw’s Pinocchio Report
In recent months, a wave of falsehoods has swept through Waxhaw — a toxic mix of rumor, fabrication, and deliberate misrepresentation. The people behind these lies, hiding behind anonymous social media accounts and candidates without a conscience, have shown that when you have no vision, lies and attacks are all that’s left. Here’s the Pinocchio…
Our Achievements – Outvoted, Not Overruled
What We’ve Achieved Together Since you entrusted us with the honor of serving this community, we’ve taken bold action to bring honesty, transparency, and accountability back to Waxhaw. We were outvoted not overruled. Exposing Dishonesty From the start, we challenged the previous administration’s false claims. They tried to convince the public that opposing high-density rezoning…
A Song for Waxhaw
Inspired by Hank Williams Jr.’s “A Country Boy Can Survive,” this local version celebrates the town’s small-town charm, its landmarks, and the community spirit that makes it special. From Mary O’Neil’s pub to Queens South pizza, from Cane Creek to the Waxhaw Museum, “Waxhaw Will Survive” pays tribute to the people and places that define…
Lame Ducks Sell Out Waxhaw
The Olivia project in Waxhaw was forced through last night by three lame duck commissioners. They approved 302 apartments, even lowering the town’s parking standards to please the developer. Residents United, Commissioners Divided Citizens filled the room and spoke out against the plan. Commissioners Wedra and Daunt stood with them. Wedra moved to deny the…
Diversity Without Integrity is Chaos
Principles Over Empty “Diversity” True leadership isn’t about chasing “diversity” for its own sake, but about championing excellence in decision-making. A mix of good and bad ideas may technically be diverse, but it is not progress. Waxhaw deserves leaders who stand for integrity, clarity, and accountability. Corruption is never a matter for compromise—leaders must have…
Meet The Waxhaw Wall 2.0 Every Weekend
Join The Waxhaw Wall 2.0 every Saturday morning from 9am till noon at the Waxhaw Farmer’s Market! Meet candidates Michael De Iulio, Dan Farris, and John Gemignani, who are ready to bring stable, resident-focused leadership to Waxhaw. Chat with them about their vision for responsible growth and preserving our town’s charm. If this day and…
Waxhaw Overdevelopment in the News
WCNC Charlotte reported on the egregious overdevelopment decisions in Waxhaw.
Update on Development Approvals
When we were first elected as The Waxhaw Wall, we shared a map clarifying which developments had already been approved before we took office. That way, when residents saw construction begin, they would know these projects were not decisions made under our watch. Since then, additional projects have been approved, despite our “no” votes, by…
Trusted Leadership, Endorsed by Neighbors
The Waxhaw Wall is about protecting our town from reckless growth and putting residents first. Our candidates believe in stable growth, smarter spending, and leaders who answer to you—not developers. In this video, you’ll hear why they’re stepping up to serve and from neighbors who know they’re the right choice. Together, we’re building a wall…
The Planning Board: Guardrails, Not Green Lights
Waxhaw’s Planning Board—where current planning board members Daniel Farris and John Gemignani serve—is a carefully structured, appointed body established under North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-301) to provide technical and advisory input on land-use matters. Its remit includes reviewing and recommending updates to the comprehensive plan, evaluating zoning proposals for consistency, and offering preliminary feedback on…
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Three Chairs Empty, One Developer Smiling
Waxhaw Deserves Better: Development Loyalists Abandon Their Post Tuesday’s Waxhaw Board of Commissioners meeting was supposed to be a pivotal moment for our town. The 315-unit Olivia development — yet another high-density residential project — was up for a vote. Residents packed Town Hall, ready to speak their minds. But the vote never happened. Why?…
Waxhaw’s Crossroads: The Urgent Need to Rebalance Our Tax Base
Property taxes have been on many residents’ minds lately, and the conversation often focuses on cutting costs or tightening the budget. But there’s another powerful way a town can keep taxes in check, by shaping development to create a balanced and diversified tax base.
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De IULIO, FARRIS, and GEMIGNANI Speak Out On Commissioners’ Baseless Attack and a Controversial Rezoning Consideration
Waxhaw Commissioner candidates MICHAEL De IULIO, DAN FARRIS, and JOHN GEMIGNANI are already demonstrating the leadership and resolve the community needs.
Conditional Rezoning – What It Means for Waxhaw
Next Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:30 PM, the Town of Waxhaw will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed conditional rezoning of 33 acres located east of NC-16 and north of Waxhaw Parkway East.
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Mayor Murray Speaks
After a particularly tense and revealing budget meeting, Mayor Murray sat down with Josh and Leigh of The Kingdom Blueprint Podcast. In an open and honest conversation, he spoke candidly about the dynamics behind the scenes, unpacked the issues that led to the standoff, explained the rationale behind his display of frustration, and reaffirmed his…
The Waxhaw Wall 2.0
We’re proud to announce that three outstanding citizens—Michael De Iulio, Dan Farris, and John Gemignani—have stepped up to run for Waxhaw Town Commissioner as part of The Waxhaw Wall team in 2025 – The Waxhaw Wall 2.0. (Click here for meet and greet events) When The Waxhaw Wall first ran in 2023, it was for…
Waxhaw’s Budget Hostage Crisis
At Tuesday night’s Waxhaw Board of Commissioners meeting, something deeply cynical happened—something every taxpayer should know about. Our Town’s finances were held hostage by a desperate political majority – Waxhaw’s Budget Hostage Crisis. Commissioner Susanna Wedra and I (Commissioner Richard Daunt) stood united for a revenue-neutral tax rate of 26.2 cents for the 2025–2026 budget.…
One Sentence. One Fix. Pass HB24
Time Is Running Out: Pass HB24 and Restore Local Zoning Control Before the Legislature Adjourns House Bill 24 would reverse the SB 382 damaging ban on downzoning — but it’s stuck in committee with only three days left. Click here to skip to the call to action with email lists and sample emails. In 2024,…
When Legislators Prostitute Themselves to Special Interests
North Carolina Senate Bill 382 began as a disaster relief bill, a widely supported and necessary measure to help our State recover from Hurricane Helene. But in a stunning act of political deceit, a last-minute provision was quietly slipped in to strip local governments of their zoning authority. This bait-and-switch tactic, buried inside an emergency relief bill, is…
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Death by a Thousand Bills
Sick of hearing about the latest attack on local control by our state legislators? So am I – but here’s another one from our out-of-control government in Raleigh. Death by a Thousand Bills. North Carolina House Bill 661, just today rammed through its final House vote, is a dangerous giveaway to developers and industry—at the…
SB 205: The Pool Bill That Drowns Local Control
SB 205 – Legislation that started as a bill to deregulate private swimming pools is now being used as a trojan horse to continue the attack on local government that was exacerbated by HB 765. SB 205 doesn’t just tweak pool rules. It amends Chapter 160D — the same statutes HB 765 targeted — to prohibit local governments…
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Waxhaw Budget Download
Transparency and accessibility are essential—especially when it comes to how your tax dollars are being spent. With the June 10th public hearing on the proposed FY 2025–2026 town budget approaching, I’ve taken the time to configure a simplified, filterable version of the full budget spreadsheet – the Waxhaw Budget Download. This version removes unnecessary formatting…
Our Youth Step Up
Last night at the Waxhaw Town Hall, some quiet but powerful moments unfolded that should give every Union County resident a renewed sense of hope. At the latest meeting of the Western Union Municipal Alliance, two young citizens—Ella Adams of Mineral Springs and Joel Down of Wesley Chapel—stood up to speak to state Representatives David…
Raleigh’s Land Grab
Since our initial discussion of House Bill 765 (HB 765) in April, the legislation has undergone revisions. While some controversial provisions have been removed, the bill still poses significant challenges to local governance, particularly for towns like Waxhaw. North Carolina House Bill 765 — misleadingly titled the “Save the American Dream Act” — is one…
State Reps in Waxhaw
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the Western Union Municipal Alliance (WUMA) will hold its monthly meeting at Waxhaw Town Hall. This session will focus visiting State Reps in Waxhaw on critical legislation that directly affects our communities’ ability to guide and manage local development. We will discuss Senate Bill 382, which has…
Waxhaw’s Spending Trends
Over the past five fiscal years, Waxhaw’s government spending trends have increased significantly across multiple departments. While population growth and inflation have contributed to rising costs, spending in several areas has outpaced both metrics. As we progress through budget season, it’s helpful to visualize departmental budget growth from FY20-21 through FY24-25. These increases might seem…
Resources to Oppose HB765
As detailed in this post, HB765 is an unprecedented attack on local government. This post has more detail, and this post explains the problems with the study that is being used to justify this bill. We need Resources to Oppose HB765. This page contains resources that will make it easy for you to email ALL…
NC’s Housing Study Funded by Industry
The NC Chamber Foundation’s recent housing “study” claims North Carolina faces a crisis: 764,000 homes needed by 2029. But let’s not mistake this for an honest analysis. It’s a developer-backed narrative, crafted to justify legislation like HB 765—a bill that guts local authority, silences elected officials, and invites lawsuits against towns that dare to regulate…
HB 765 – The Gory Details
The Gory Details – Here’s a summary of each change that HB 765 makes: 120-36.7.(e) – Adds a significant burden to the Fiscal Research Division of the state government, requiring them to analyze the five-year impact of bills and resolutions on the costs of “constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence, either directly or…
House Bill 765: A Hostile Takeover of Local Government
District 55 Representative Mark Brody (of Union County) is sponsoring a bill (HB765) in the NC House that would virtually eliminate regulation of residential development by local governments in the entire state of North Carolina. Rep. Brody is a contractor by trade (as stated on his page), who if still active would be likely to…
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Mayor Murray Ends The Pappas Confusion
At the end of the March 11th meeting of the BOC, Mayor Murray clarified the facts regarding the plan to install the former mayor as Town Manager. Showing true leadership, he stepped out of his comfort zone to confront this recent source of division on the board. With grace and sincerity, but without avoiding the…
Commissioner Wedra Update #5
In response to yesterday’s post, the town released an announcement stating that no official moves had been made to appoint former mayor Ron Pappas to the position of Town Manager. This was an understandable attempt at reputational damage control for the town, but didn’t really tell us anything new. After all, the subject of yesterday’s…
From Landslide Loss to Backroom Deal
Town staff have received word from Commissioner Wesolek that reveals the board majority’s plan: they intend to install former mayor Ron Pappas in place of the current Interim Town Manager Richard Hicks. Staff, feeling duty-bound, informed our Mayor. This move, decided behind closed doors, is a blatant attempt to subvert the will of the voters…
Waxhaw’s Budget – Inflation, Population, or Imagination?
Fiscal Responsibility: Striking a Balance in Waxhaw’s Budget Waxhaw’s Budget – Fiscal responsibility is a cornerstone of good governance. In Waxhaw, a growing and vibrant community, managing financial resources efficiently is critical to supporting both present and future needs. However, recent budgetary trends raise important questions about whether we are aligning our spending growth with…
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