To Connie Wessner, what has made Davidson special over the past few decades has been a commitment among town leaders to “civil discourse” as they hash out different points of view to reach a consensus on major town decisions.

The 14-year Davidson resident, who is married to a Davidson College professor, is seeking her second term on the board after winning election in 2009. She served previously on the Davidson Planning Board (2008-09), where she helped lead development of a new “Comprehensive Plan,” Read the full story

By CHRISTINA RITCHIE ROGERS
DavidsonNews.net

In a unanimous decision Tuesday night, Davidson Town Board members put off voting on a resolution to schedule a referendum Nov. 8 on a proposal to lengthen and stagger the terms of the mayor and town commissioners. The decision came after months of discussion, and puts the charter amendment proposal on hold for now.

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