News About Town: Election day is over and the new Board of Commissioners will be installed on December 13. Incumbent and unchallenged Mayor John Higdon received 2,087 votes. Four incumbents received the top votes for the board, including presumptive Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool (1,670), Renee Garner (1,650), Larry Whitley (1,604), John R. Urban (1,530). Two newcomers will join the Board this December for the 2022-2021 term: Mark Tofano with 1,435 votes, and Gina Hoover with 1,287. Two candidates were not elected: Danielle (Dani) Burnham and Heather Spicer Laws.
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News Around Town: County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell will host an information-packed District 6 Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, November 17, from 6:00 to 7:00pm. The Zoom meeting will cover District 6 Investments in Parks and Schools, the BOCC Economic Development Committee work, Community Service Grants, and the upcoming property revaluation. Also learn about Federal American Rescue Plan Act (also known as ARPA) Funds received from the federal government. The Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office, and County’s Park and Recreation Department will make presentations, as well. For meeting link/access contact Shalon Page, Board Support Assistant, at (980)219-3514 or via email at Shalon.Genwright@MeckNC.gov.
One Good Thing: The Matthews Habitat for Humanity has expanded its reach to include critical home repairs. Moving beyond the scope of building new homes, this program is for Matthews homeowners who are current on taxes and payments and meet income criteria. The Critical Home Repair Program is for low-income residents who have repair needs around their home that create an unsafe or unhealthy living situation, such as a failing roof or necessary accessibility modifications. Download an application or pick one up Tuesday through Saturday at the Greater Matthews Habitat ReStore, 2447 East John Street.