The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners held a lengthy work session on February 24, 2026, covering topics ranging from honoring a World War II veteran to multimillion-dollar infrastructure commitments and long-standing questions about growth and fiscal sustainability. While no formal votes were taken — as this was a work session — several discussions preview significant financial […]
Our Wall Begins at the Ballot Box
Early voting is underway, and Election Day is March 3rd. For Waxhaw residents, this Union County primary may be one of the most consequential elections we participate in — not because it will draw national headlines, but because turnout will be low. In elections like this, a relatively small number of votes can determine who […]
New Waxhaw Board Puts Residents First
At the February 10 Waxhaw Board of Commissioners meeting, one principle guided the evening’s decisions: Residents First. Commissioner Farris was absent due to the birth of his son, Connor. Congratulations to the Farris family. Legislative Priorities Structured Around Residents’ Interests The Board unanimously approved a focused list of legislative priorities divided into two categories: Importantly, […]
A Fresh Format and a Focused Future
A Strong Start to Our New Work Session Format Last night marked an exciting milestone for the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners as we held the first work session under our new meeting schedule for the year. Instead of two regular meetings each month, the board will now hold one regular meeting and one dedicated work […]
Waxhaw’s Board Gets to Work
Last night’s Waxhaw Board of Commissioners meeting opened with a small but telling moment of confusion—one that ultimately underscored the importance of process and clarity. Consent Agenda Confusion Clarified Early in the meeting, a proposed 2026 schedule change appeared on the consent agenda, despite the fact that the board had already voted on and approved […]
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 […]