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Message from our Mayor, Steve Maher
May is always an exciting time for government institutions in the state of
North Carolina. Every government institution is going through the statutory
process of producing a balanced budget from which to operate. For Wax-
haw, the person responsible for producing this balanced budget is the Town
Manager.
I am delighted to announce that the Town Board has appointed Gregory
Ferguson, formerly the Town Manager of Huntersville, NC to lead our grow-
ing community and serve as Waxhaw’s Town Manager. Ferguson’s start date
is May 1. Interim town manager Leonard Barefoot, who has guided Waxhaw
since March 31, will stay on through early May to ensure a smooth transition
for Waxhaw during the critical budget process.
Our budget is driven by our Town Vision and the Strategic Initiatives that
support our Vision. One such initiative is community building and engage-
ment. 2016/17 saw an emphasis on modernizing nearly every aspect of our
communication tools. Our website for example, provides easy access to an
abundance of Town information. And if you have difficulty finding what you
are looking for, our staff stands ready to support any request for informa-
tion you may have.
Yet in governing, there is always more we can do to improve how citizens,
Town leaders and Town staff relate to each other as we work together to
achieve the Town’s Vision. We know from our recent survey that nearly 70%
of you rely on word of mouth – in person or via social mediums – to obtain
information. To facilitate that, in the coming weeks you will see new and
different methods of communication come into wider use by the Town.
Incorporating these methods are designed to help us improve communica-
tion across the community, broaden the range of residents with whom we
communicate, and will help make the process of communication smoother
and more efficient. Keep an eye out for more information on in early May to
be posted on our website.
We take our ethical and legal responsibility to
provide and discuss with our community infor-
mation on priorities, programs and activities
very seriously. It is a vital piece of the Waxhaw
experience and in creating a sustainable future
for Waxhaw. A community built on trust, a
sense of belonging and community pride.
Find us!
Pick up a copy of
HAW News here:
Town Hall Annex
Town Hall Front Desk
Waxhaw Police Dept
Crossroads Coffee House
Waxhaw Stop N Shop
Jo Jo’s BBQ
Waxhaw Antique Clock
Shop
Edward Jones
Broome St Barber Shop
Winning Awards
NoMa
Dreamchasers
Black Chicken
Farmhouse Roots
Stephen
E. Maher
Indigo
Pearl
Michael
Ryan
Realty
Mayor of Waxhaw
Waxhaw Library
PO
Box 6 of / the Waxhaw,
Museum
Waxhaws
JB’s Lazy Pig BBQ
Maxwell’s
The Bead Merchant
Waxhaw Antique Mart
Provisions
Sassy N Classy
Waxhaw Creamery
Library Assoc. Used Bookstore
Fuzion
Sweet Repeats
City Tavern
Fancy That Resale
BB&T
Waxhaw Animal Hospital
Summerfield Auto
CVS Minute Clinic
NTB
Food Lion
Second Chance Boutique
Stack’s
Bojangles
Waxhaw Child Development
SECU
Burger King
ACE Hardware
NAPA
Studio Forma
Asian Grill
Ice Cream and Pizza Works
Don Julio’s
NC 28173 PT Center
The Color Bar
9Rounds
Subway
Sherwin Williams
Skyecroft
Carolinas Chiropractic
Stephen E. Maher
Novant Health
Providence Vet Associates
Thimble Bees
Spa 4 Paws
SunTrust Bank
Goodyear
Fitness Together
Harris Teeter
Ming Fu
Cureton Dentistry
Fifth Third Bank
CMC Waxhaw
Southern Style
Rock Store BBQ
McDonald’s
Young & Polite
Carolina Dental
Robinson Orthodontics
Athletic Barn
Millbridge Clubhouse
Pizza Hut
Concept to Creation Printing
Passionate Paws
JAVA Brewing Cafe
Get on the List!
Call Town Hall
704.843.2195
Love to Write? Join the Team!
We are on the search for fresh ideas and freelance writers to
join our team. If you have a passion for our community and
want to write about Heritage, Activities or Well-being
stories happening in the Town of Waxhaw, contact us today!
Email:
[email protected]
We are also happy to support local students and hobbyists
looking to expand their writing career.
Steve Maher
Mayor of Waxhaw
[email protected]
Town of Waxhaw - 1150 North Broome Street - PO Box 6 - Waxhaw, NC 28173 - 704-843-2195
Managing Editor, Layout/Design: Jeni Bukolt Contributing Writers: Jess Bailey, Erika Edwards
Mayor: Steve Maher ~ Mayor Pro Tem John Hunt ~ Commissioners: Fred Burrell, Paul Fitzgerald, Brenda Stewart, James Warner
Town Manager: Warren Wood ~ Town Clerk: Melody Shuler ~ Deputy Clerk: Kathy Queen ~ Director of Human Resources: Wendy Davenport
Town Engineer/Development Services Director: Dennis Rorie ~ Code Enforcement Administrator: Lori Oakley ~ Planning and Zoning Administer: Lisa McCarter ~
Public Services Director: Todd Matthews ~ Chief of Police: Michael Eiss ~ Chief of Volunteer Fire/Rescue: Gregory Sharpe ~ Director of Parks &
Recreation Natalie Jackson ~ Events Manager Lisa Hoffman ~ Downtown Development Manager Curt White ~ Tax Collector/Deputy Finance Officer Ann Sutton
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