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 […]
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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 […]
Recognitions, Transportation, and Waxhaw Water Supply Safety
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 10, to consider recognitions, transportation initiatives, and updates from the town’s annual retreat. The agenda was amended at the start of the meeting to add a discussion regarding Waxhaw water supply safety. Public Comments Residents raised several issues during public comments. One speaker thanked town departments and […]
Waxhaw’s Board Gets to Work
Last night’s Waxhaw Board of Commissioners meeting opened with a small but telling moment of confusion—one that ultimately underscored the importance of process and clarity. Consent Agenda Confusion Clarified Early in the meeting, a proposed 2026 schedule change appeared on the consent agenda, despite the fact that the board had already voted on and approved […]
A Song for Waxhaw
Inspired by Hank Williams Jr.’s “A Country Boy Can Survive,” this local version celebrates the town’s small-town charm, its landmarks, and the community spirit that makes it special. From Mary O’Neil’s pub to Queens South pizza, from Cane Creek to the Waxhaw Museum, “Waxhaw Will Survive” pays tribute to the people and places that define […]
Update on Development Approvals
When we were first elected as The Waxhaw Wall, we shared a map clarifying which developments had already been approved before we took office. That way, when residents saw construction begin, they would know these projects were not decisions made under our watch. Since then, additional projects have been approved, despite our “no” votes, by […]