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 […]
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Waxhaw Property Taxes
Waxhaw property taxes were a central part of a recent Board of Commissioners discussion about the Town’s financial outlook over the next five years. The presentation examined how slower revenue growth, rising operating costs, debt and capital spending could affect the Town’s finances. The presentation was not a recommendation to raise property taxes – it […]
Road Maintenance, Fiber Installation, Efficiency
Waxhaw’s Board of Commissioners approved applications for transportation planning grants and heard updates on road maintenance, neighborhood fiber installations and rising fuel costs during its October 13 meeting. Fiber work raises resident concerns Town staff acknowledged complaints about telecommunications companies installing underground fiber, including damage to lawns, poorly placed utility boxes and repeated construction disruptions. […]
Flock Cameras: Safety, Surveillance and the Slippery Slope
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners’ September 22 work session covered a lot of ground, from the Town’s developing strategic plan to data centers, growth policy, speed-limit requests and the property-tax-supported budget. But the discussion that generated the most questions — and probably the most interest for residents — was a lengthy examination of Waxhaw’s use […]
Waxhaw’s September 8 BOC Meeting: Finances and Community Recognition
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 […]
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 […]