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March / April 2017 Volume 28 ● Number 2
Communities seldom stand still ; they are continually growing , changing , and evolving . Waxhaw is no different and neither is Town Government . I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a progress update on a few of the major items .
Town Manager : As most of you have heard by now , Warren Wood resigned as Town Manager effective March 31 . A smooth transition to a new Town Manager is important , especially at a time when the Town is involved in complex growth initiatives . The transition process is underway .
We set a date of March 10th for all applications to be submitted . An interim Town Manager has been appointed . He will work with Warren during March to ensure a smooth transition . Beginning April 1 , the Interim Manager will operate in full capacity until a permanent Manager is hired . The interview and selection schedule for a permanent Town Manager has been finalized . We expect to have our next manager named by mid-April .
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What ’ s Happening in Waxhaw ? A New Town Manager , Growth , Budget and “ The HAW ”
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Growth , Budget & Citizen Engagement – Waxhaw established a vision several years ago to become a full service Town with a healthy residential and commercial mix , urban villages that blend in a variety of high-density residential uses and neighborhood retail across the community . That vision led Waxhaw to grow into a Town of 16,500 people . Our zip code – 28173 – which encompasses Waxhaw , Wesley Chapel , Weddington and Marvin , has a population 3 times the size of the Town limits of Waxhaw . This creates additional challenges on every front . This creates challenges on every front .
To better understand our citizen ’ s priorities , we are in the process of conducting a citizen survey . We did not anticipate the length of the postal delay and I apologize for the confusion that may have caused . Understanding what the citizens within the Town limits of Waxhaw see as priorities will help guide the Town Board in our immediate and long range planning . I hope you take advantage of the opportunity to participate . All surveys are due March 10 !
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Budget – Two years ago , we attached specific goals to the budget in order to establish process and accountability for how and where we were spending our money . While the survey will provide input , we also face the realities of addressing the additional financial stress growth places on a Town – from staffing to infrastructure , to park enhancements and transportation , and Main Street improvements . We have begun that process and have taken the steps with Warren and our interim manager to ensure we meet our obligation to produce our budget , share it with the public in May for input and approve the final budget by June .
On the growth front , Waxhaw for years has lacked a Growth Management System . Over the last 15 months the Town has invested over $ 500,000 to close many of these gaps . Over the next 4 months , we will complete another piece of this work by replacing our development ordinances , some of which date back to 2002 . Times and places for the public reviews of these will be shared on our website .
Waxhaw ’ s branding work has been the focus of much attention recently . The Waxhaw branding is a comprehensive project . It reinforces our mission , vision , and values that leads the Town ’ s work in the future . It has determined the look and feel we want to convey on advertisements , event announcements , and event logos . It has beautifully updated our Town Seal , and wayfinding signage that proudly welcomes all to Waxhaw . It has enabled a redesigned responsive website that is viewable on the device of your choice . ( Cont . 3 )
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