Updated 6/14/11 10:53 a.m.
By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

Davidson’s Town Board meets Tuesday night with two major items on its agenda: a vote on the proposed $9 million 2011-12 budget and consideration of a resolution that would schedule a referendum Nov. 8 on a proposal to lengthen and stagger the terms of the mayor and town commissioners.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. Also Tuesday, the board will: Read the full story

Mickey Pettus

Mickey Pettus of Davidson’s River Run neighborhood said this week he plans to run for Town Board in the November election. Mr. Pettus, who ran unsuccessfully in 2009, is the first challenger – and first candidate overall – to formally announce his candidacy this time around. Read the full story

Davidson Assistant Town Manager Dawn Blobaum and local lawyer Sandy Carnegie will offer thoughts for and against a proposal to adopt 4-year staggered terms for the mayor and Town Board during a Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce forum June 24. Meanwhile, the town’s summer 2011 newsletter has hit the streets – or rather the web – with articles by the mayor and town manager, and other officials.  And town officials have released various documents related to the 2012 budget, which comes up for a vote Tuesday, June 14. Read the full story

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

After more than an hour of debate over the 2012 town budget Tuesday night, Commissioner Tim Dreffer tried to lighten the mood by stating the obvious: “I think it’s clear that we haven’t made a decision.”

The issue was where the board might decide to set the property tax rate beginning July 1, a task made more difficult by the county’s recent property revaluation. As the meeting wore on, the board was sharply divided, with two commissioners in favor of accepting the town manager’s proposal to keep the rate where it is, and three seeking some kind of reduction.
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Davidson’s Town Board holds its monthly work session Tuesday night, with an agenda that includes discussions of a potential reduction in storm water fees, the draft 2012 budget, and a proposed charter amendment to lengthen the commissioners’ and mayor’s terms. The board also is scheduled to vote on an interlocal agreement with area Cornelius and Huntersville governing Visit Lake Norman, the local tourism promotion group.
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Commissioner Laurie Venzon answers a question during Tuesday's meeting, as Mayor John Woods (left) and commissioner Brian Jenest listen. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

Davidson commissioners are continuing to discuss the coming year’s budget, and after a meeting with citizens at River Run Country Club Tuesday night, it’s clear they haven’t settled yet on where to set the property tax rate in the fiscal year beginning July 1. Meanwhile, Town Manager Leamon Brice said the town is considering reducing two fees that increased last year: storm water fees and the new trash pickup charge. Read the full story

Reminder: Davidson’s Town Board will host another Commissioner Chat on Tuesday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m., in the ballroom at River Run Country Club. The chat is an informal meeting, with no agenda, where citizens can meet with Town Board members. Read the full story

Davidson’s Town Board will host another its ongoing series of Commissioner Chats on Tuesday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m., in the ballroom at River Run Country Club. Also, the town asking for citizens’ comments as it begins a re-design of the town website. More below. Read the full story