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Editor’s Note: This is the first of two stories detailing the emerging Valdese budget designed to combat rising costs and soaring needs. More …
This year, the town of Valdese celebrated Independence Day on July 4, a change from their usual practice of celebrating on the Friday before. The decision was supported by a survey showing preference for celebrating on the actual holiday.
After discussions about board needs, Drexel aldermen voted unanimously to extend the mayoral term length from two to four years, but denied adding a seat on the board.
After discussions about board needs, Drexel aldermen voted unanimously to extend the mayoral term length from two to four years, but denied adding a seat on the board.
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The interim town manager role in Valdese has transitioned from CFO Bo Weichel to new town manager William “Todd” Herms, with Weichel assisting in the smooth transfer of responsibilities.
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Valdese Town Council partners with WPCOG to relaunch its town manager search, aiming to fill the long-vacant role by late summer 2025.
Decisions on new council member, employee pay study, town manager hire, pool covers, and sidewalk project discussed.
At the start of 2024, several major events unfolded in the Town of Valdese that captured residents' attention at levels not seen in 40 years.
In a recent town council meeting, it was decided that Rutherford College would not build a public dog park due to concerns over high costs and lack of community interest. The council also postponed plans for a mural on the old town hall building and allocated funds to fight against a Charlotte request to increase water draw from the Catawba River Basin. Additionally, a simplified zoning fees schedule was approved, and concerns were raised about a potential homeless camp development near Malcolm Boulevard, prompting the town to monitor the situation closely.
Closing in on adopting the fiscal year budget 2024-25, the Valdese Town Council revisited the proposed budget, with new opinions and changes.
Assistant Manager/CFO Bo Weichel and Interim Town Manager Bryan Steen presented a recap of the general and utility funds during the June agenda review.
The council discussed reducing Town Attorney fees, debates over a 5% raise for employees, concerns about utility fund rates, and a sidewalk improvement project. The article highlights various viewpoints within the council and their decisions leading up to the upcoming regular meeting on June 3.
