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Mayor issues detailed response to furor over State Capitol visit
June 11. In a prepared statement, Cornelius Mayor Chuck Travis defended his trip to Raleigh, along with Davidson Mayor John Woods, in support of the controversial Public Private Partnership that is building toll lanes on I-77 between Charlotte and Lake Norman. Here are his comments: “On Wednesday, June 8th, 2016, at 5:15pm, I attended a meeting […]
Susan Tillis hosts Baby Bundle shower Thursday
May 17. Susan Tillis is hosting the Fort Bragg Armed Services Baby Bundle Shower on Thursday evening at Cornelius Town Hall. Her husband, Thom, a former Cornelius Town Commissioner and NC Speaker of the House, is a US Senator from North Carolina in his first term. Anyone can contribute baby items by bringing them directly […]
Public hearing on 8.3 % tax increase is Monday evening
May 15. By Dave Vieser. The public will have a chance to comment on the proposed $21.88 million municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year at Monday’s Town Board meeting. It calls for 2 cent tax hike, which amounts to an 8.3 percent tax increase. Just as important, commissioners will consider approving a resolution in support of State […]
New subdivision, CMS on town board agenda
Cornelius commissioners will hold a public hearing tonight to consider a conditional rezoning for 13 single-family homes at the intersection of Bailey Road and Bailey Springs Drive. Provident Land Services of Charlotte developed the existing Bailey Springs neighborhood in Davidson. This adjacent project is an extension of the existing development within Cornelius. The proposal is […]
And, in trashy news…
Dec. 18. For Christmas and New Years the Republic Services, the town’s waste removal contractor, will provide additional trash pick up—up to six 30-gallon bags of trash on pick up day. On the recycling side, Republic will take up to six 30-gallon clear plastic bags on pick up day. Clear will help Republic identify what is recycle vs. trash.
Miltich, four incumbents will be sworn in Monday night
Dec. 6. The five members of the Cornelius Town Board—all men—will be sworn in Monday night at Town Hall. Commissioners are expected to officially say farewell to outgoing board member Bruce Trimbur who is moving out of town. NC Rep. John Bradford will administer the oath to Mayor Chuck Travis and commissioners Jim Duke, Dave […]
Miltich is fifth commissioner; 4 incumbents re-elected
Nov. 3. Dr. Mike Miltich has succeeded in his second bid for Cornelius Town Board. He garnered 1,424 votes, putting him in fifth place. Denis Bilodeau, in his first bid for public office, came in sixth, with 1,200 votes. There are five seats on the board. Mayor Chuck Travis ran unopposed, and collected 1,936 votes. Woody […]
Save the date: Tree lighting Nov. 28
The Fourth Annual Light Up Cornelius tree lighting will be Saturday, Nov. 28 from 4 pm to 6 pm on the Town Hall lawn. Festivities will include a visit from Santa, carriage rides, entertainment and arts and crafts. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5:30 pm.
Early voting under way
Oct. 24. Five of the six candidates for Cornelius Town Board were on hand at Town Hall to greet early voters. Early voting resumes Sunday at Town Hall and 16 other sites around Mecklenburg County; the hours are 1 pm to 4 pm weekends and 8 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday through Oct. […]
Land Development Code on board agenda
The Cornelius Town Board will consider a series of technical changes to the Land Development Code in order to bring it in line with recent changes passed by the state. Planning Director Wayne Herron said the recent adoption of Senate Bill 25 by the General Assembly means an amendment to Chapter 4 of the Land Development Code is […]
