The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners met on September 8 for a relatively short meeting, but several items are worth highlighting for residents. Among the topics discussed were the town’s financial position as the new fiscal year gets underway, and the appointment of residents to town advisory boards. The board also recognized several members of the […]
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Waxhaw’s Taxes, Growth and Debt
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners spent much of its August 25 work session looking several years into the future—and the financial picture presented to the board made one thing clear: Waxhaw has some significant choices ahead. The meeting focused on the town’s five-year capital improvement plan, its cash position and fund balance, the cost of […]
UCPS Affordability: What Are the Priorities?
Waxhaw parents – if you want to understand the current controversy surrounding UCPS budget priorities, look at two numbers: $3.8 million. $200,000. The first is the amount the Union County Board of County Commissioners offered specifically for teacher and teacher-assistant pay increases, contingent on an interlocal agreement. The second is approximately what UCPS says it […]
Prayer, Data Centers, School Safety
The August 11 meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners was one of the more consequential meetings this year. It began with the return of prayer in Waxhaw town government for the first time since 2019 and ended more than two and a half hours later with discussion about traffic safety at Waxhaw Elementary School. […]
Transportation, School Safety, and Planning for Waxhaw’s Future
The Waxhaw BOC meeting July 28, 2026 focused on transportation, public safety, and long-term planning. While no major votes took place, the discussion revealed how the Board is preparing for important decisions in the coming months. From regional transportation funding to school traffic safety and future infrastructure projects, the evening showed that today’s planning will […]
Exploring Public Invocation Policy
At the June 23 Board of Commissioners Work Session, one of the most thoughtful discussions centered on whether the Town of Waxhaw should begin offering an opening invocation before regular Board meetings. Contrary to what some might assume, the discussion was not about establishing an official town prayer or endorsing any particular religion. Instead, the […]