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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]