Voting on the Board of Commissioners – In Waxhaw, we have six members on our Board of Commissioners, but only five of them vote regularly. Although he is a member of the board, our Mayor only votes if there is a need to break a tie. This scenario would only arise if one of the […]
Voting
Smoke Shop Limitation
On March 12th, 2024 the BOC voted to limit the distance between smoke shops and their proximity to schools – smoke shop limitation. Planning Board Chair Daniel Farris worked hard to bring this forward.
Private Sewer Ordinance
On July 25, 2023, the BOC approved an amendment to the Water and Sewer Requirements ordinance, allowing for private water and sewer connections when Union County Public Works is unable to provide public utilities. (facilitates development that is independent of county capacity)
Extra Year in Office
On January 26th, 2021, the BOC voted in support of moving municipal elections to even years, which would’ve effectively granted themselves an extra year in office. Initially this item was on the consent agenda, but Commissioner Morey moved to remove it so there could be discussion. The resolution still passed, but did not have any […]