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No newsletter Friday
Nov. 8. In observance of Veterans Day, we will not be mailing the newsletter on Friday. It will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Nov. 13. We thank all US veterans for their service.
Cornelius local election roundup
Town Board There will more change again on the Cornelius Town Board starting in December as a result of Tuesday’s election. Scott Higgins, Robert Carney and Susan Johnson will join incumbents Michael Osborne and Todd Sansbury on the five-member board. Two years ago, the board was literally turned upside down with an all new cast. […]
Davidson urges citizens practice water conservation
Nov. 8. The Town of Davidson is “strongly encouraging’ all residents to consider voluntary conservation activities in light of Stage 1 drought conditions which require the first phase of operational adjustments at Duke Energy’s hydroelectric facilities and Charlotte Water. Click here for water conservation tips from Charlotte Water. There is no rain expected until Friday […]
Washam edges past Bilodeau, by 13 votes
Nov. 7. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam bested challenger Denis Bilodeau by 13 votes with all four town precincts reporting. Washam captured 2767 votes while Bilodeau had 2754 votes, a difference of less than 1 percent. Bilodeau put on a strong showing. The town commissioner called Washam to congratulate him Tuesday night. In […]
Clark Wins Huntersville Mayoral Race
Nov. 7. By Mark Washburn. In a race dominated by vexing issues of growth, public safety and clogged traffic, former Democratic lawmaker Christy Clark cruised to victory as Huntersville’s next mayor Tuesday while two incumbents were ousted from the town commission. Clark, a Huntersville teacher, won with 48 percent of the vote over Dan Boone, […]
Early voting results in Cornelius: It’s neck and neck for mayor
Nov. 7. By Dave Vieser. Early voting results show challenger Denis Bilodeau with a razor thin lead over Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam while the term limit referendum is currently going down to a 60% to 40% defeat. CMS school bonds are heading for approval with a two to one margin. . On the town board, […]
Scenes from Election Day
Nov. 7. Scenes from Town Hall (Precinct 202) and Waterfront Hall in Jetton Village (Precinct 242) as Election Day unfolds. There was no waiting this morning. Polls close at 7:30 pm. Photos by Jason Benavides.
A $2.5 billion bond referendum for CMS is on the ballot
Nov. 7. By Dave Vieser. A $2.5 billion bond referendum which would fund 30 high-priority CMS projects is on the ballot in Cornelius and throughout Mecklenburg County. Included in the bonds would be funds for a new Cornelius Elementary School. The projects are designed to improve educational environments, offer more academic options, alleviate overcrowding, and […]
Election 2023: Will you vote yes or no on term-length proposal?
Nov. 7. Voters in Cornelius will decide today if term limits for mayor and commissioners, should be expanded to a staggered four-year format or remain at the current two years. The issue arose early in 2023 when some members of the town board questioned whether the longer terms are more advantageous. Ultimately, they decided to […]
Pro: 4-year terms
[Opinion] By Lyn Snowa. It’s way past time to update and change to 4-year staggered terms. Historically low voter turnout in local Cornelius elections enables special interest groups to have greater control over the outcome of elections. Flipping and Yo-Yoing commissioners and their agendas every 2 years creates a lack of continuity in a town […]
