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 […]
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Right-Sized Budget
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners adopted a right-sized budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 during its June 9 meeting, approving a spending plan that preserves essential services, funds critical road projects, maintains the current property tax rate, and reduces spending by more than half a million dollars from the Town Manager’s original recommendation. The budget vote […]
Transparency Preserved, Budget Savings Requested
The May 26 meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners focused on two major themes shaping the future of Waxhaw government: preserving transparency in the development approval process and increasing pressure on town staff to identify additional budget savings ahead of the FY 2026-27 budget adoption. The meeting included lengthy discussion surrounding the Waxhaw public […]
Waxhaw Remembered
The May 12th meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners covered a wide range of topics — from local history and Revolutionary War reenactments to development code reform, transportation safety grants, and concerns about private infrastructure in future subdivisions. While there was no public comment period participation this month, the meeting itself featured several substantive […]
Rehobeth Relief
Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting covered a lot of ground – from long-awaited traffic solutions to capital improvement updates that will shape Waxhaw’s growth for years to come. Here are the highlights. A Practical Step Toward Fixing a Frustrating Intersection The Board was agreeable on a structured agreement with Pulte Homes, tied to the […]
Better Communications, Better Outcomes
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on April 14, 2026 proceeded as a steady, methodical approach to governance. From better communications to infrastructure concerns, the Board focused on making informed decisions while improving transparency and efficiency. Public Input and the Fluoridation Discussion Residents spoke on the issue of water fluoridation during public comments, sharing […]