On May 27th, 2025, the BOC voted to annex and upzone 47 acres off Rehobeth Rd, paving the way for at least 100 more residential units in our town. The existing county zoning was R-20 (about 2 houses per acre). The new Waxhaw zoning is now R-4 (at least 4 houses per acre). Due to […]
Ethel St Rezone
On May 27th, 2025, the BOC voted to reject a request of the owner of a 4.48 acre property off Ethel Street to rezone from R3 to NC. The property has a large pond, which would need to be drained. Neighbors complained that the narrow gravel road that leads to the property would be greatly […]
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 […]
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. This page contains resources that will make it easy for you to email ALL of your representatives in the NC […]