Cornelius News
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.
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 […]
Con: 4-year-terms
[Opinion] By Kurt Naas. This election Cornelius citizens will be asked to double the terms of town commissioners from two years to four. They should say NO for several reasons. First, four year terms would insulate local government from the voter. But local government is close government; it affects your daily life more than what […]
Country music star Rockie Lynn will perform at Veterans Day observance
Nov. 7. American Legion Post 86 will host a Veterans Day program at 11 am this Saturday at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza, located behind Cornelius Town Hall. Post 86 Commander Randy Wally will lead a ceremony that includes an address by Gen. Carlton W. Fulford, Jr., USMC (Ret.). There will be patriotic […]
Election Day: Polls are open until 7:30 pm
Nov. 7. It’s a perfect day for voting, with sunny skies and temps headed to the upper 70s. At 6:30 am, when polls opened, there were more candidates than voters at Precinct 242/Waterfront Hall in Jetton Park. There are four polling places in Cornelius Election Day: —Community in Christ Lutheran Church, 7621 Norman Island Drive […]
Weekly calendar Nov. 6-12: Southern Christmas Show, Veterans Day events, lectures, music
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Nov. 6 Panel on Religion and Politics 7 – 8:30pm | Nov. 6. Featuring Besir Ceka, King Associate Professor of Political Science; Susan Roberts, Professor of Political Science; and Douglas Ottati, Craig Family Distinguished Professor of Reformed Theology and Justice. The event is free and open to the public. Davidson College, C. […]
