The latest industry-funded housing studies from North Carolina’s homebuilding lobby are being used to make their familiar arguments: residential development is an economic engine, it pays for itself, and local governments should get out of the way. But before elected officials and residents accept those conclusions, they should ask a basic question: Who paid for […]
Development
Grants, Growth, and the Real Cost to Serve
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]