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## Recent meetings (21)

- [2026-11-05 — Parks Commission to weigh FY28 budget wish list and a new extreme weather policy Thursday](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/78f75c94-4677-48f3-a69e-b282e33fed31): Parks and Recreation Commission
- [2026-11-03 — Transportation Advisory Board to vote on Top 5 priority projects — new items could change the list](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/7099204b-8719-49a1-993a-479e0876907d): Transportation Advisory Board
- [2026-11-02 — Cornelius home values set to rise ~18% in 2027 revaluation — and Bethel Church's big expansion just got approved](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/0c4cc4d2-b1a4-40a1-afce-33e330009a02): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-10-19 — Cornelius lands $500K park grant for 37-acre land purchase and applies for $9.2M for Bailey Road extension](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/15ae44e0-e70f-4499-905a-b19434e358ae): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-10-12 — Planning Board backs Bethel Presbyterian Church expansion rezoning, but pumps brakes on big sign-code rewrite](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/6d4d18b8-8b74-4652-a079-a9f5841d6b43): Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
- [2026-10-05 — West Catawba widening explained: $60M undergrounding ruled out, but 'Adopt-a-Corridor' landscaping idea wins support](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/ae2b547f-c227-4352-bc27-3e2a9e3605f4): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-09-14 — Randy Marion dealership gets OK for a giant 115-foot American flag off I-77](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/be345fac-a986-4c8a-a8eb-5d8b01d82dfe): Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
- [2026-09-08 — JV Washam field upgrades get green light; 17-home Washam Potts subdivision introduced](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/4ac25e26-217c-4ee6-9ba1-0c85d8546c5b): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-09-03 — Cornelius parks get a $500K state grant, and Camp Cornelius wrapped up a big summer](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/476b3f7e-dbe6-4b61-9656-0082ab40c895): Parks and Recreation Commission
- [2026-08-17 — Commissioners approve boutique inn on Mayes Road 3-2 despite neighbor opposition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/d69e8b86-e2c1-4534-b263-d8ddd7713339): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-08-06 — Cornelius parks programs hit record numbers — athletics up 5% and a big 30th anniversary month coming in September](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/2972e9a7-208d-4927-9b25-d42a0dfd53e1): Parks and Recreation Commission
- [2026-08-03 — Cornelius approves Westmoreland Road rezoning after years-long zoning map fight — plus a big night for Smithville affordable housing](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/48c0eda8-ee6e-4766-83be-ffd3338e7e8b): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-07-20 — Commissioners adopt 2050 Downtown Master Plan 5-0 after emotional pleas from Pine Street homeowners](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/f88102e0-50d1-4756-b8b1-8d6ffbbbaef1): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-07-13 — Planning Board backs boutique Cornelius Inn on NC 73 in split 5-3 vote, but recommends denial of Westmoreland Rd commercial rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/3cda2343-6f85-4baa-83b2-90f61bf9320c): Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
- [2026-06-15 — Higgins sworn in as commissioner as downtown plan sparks packed public comment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/63bfa844-ec50-4826-a00f-c52d9ac38ea3): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-06-08 — Planning Board backs small aesthetics school at Bethel Church Rd; Sunset Cove rezoning officially withdrawn](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/4d257df1-3196-46a7-bdea-3efe50d56430): Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
- [2026-06-01 — Cornelius commissioners pass FY27 budget with 2-cent tax hike in 3-2 vote — and say goodbye to a commissioner](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/92d8bd59-23f7-4c90-a60a-828f41fd2949): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-05-18 — Champion Tire's permanent truck lot approved unanimously — and a resident pushes back on Flock cameras](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/3b6074f6-247f-47e2-9695-8959db6f6837): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-05-11 — Board denies Peninsula Club maintenance building variance, approves neighbor's garage expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/26d8ab05-e7b8-4a14-b930-cfb579e80d57): Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
- [2026-04-20 — Novant gets a Westmoreland healthcare center approved 5-0, but its Holiday Lane emergency department is denied 4-1](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/bb08417d-0b24-4b5e-8a35-33fd2ab39d48): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-03-02 — Cornelius buys 37.4 acres on Bailey Road for a future park, unanimous on all votes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/meetings/ab406f51-fb64-4871-bf05-c37a8ba5aa5a): Board of Commissioners


## Civic issues (50)

- [Bethel Presbyterian Church Expansion Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/commercial-development): development · priority: medium
- [Advisory Board Policy Updates](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/advisory-board-policy-updates): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [2024 Park Bonds](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/2024-park-bonds): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Sign code modernization, murals, and personal speech signs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/sign-code-modernization-murals-and-personal-speech-signs): zoning · priority: medium
- [West Catawba Avenue Widening Project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: high
- [FY28 Parks Budget Priorities](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/fy28-parks-budget-priorities): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Illicit discharging into Lake Norman](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/illicit-discharging-into-lake-norman): environment · priority: high
- [PARTF Grant for DRI Parkland Acquisition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/partf-grant-for-dri-parkland-acquisition): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Top 5 Transportation Priority List for Q4](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/transportation-infrastructure): transportation · priority: high
- [Bailey Road Extension Grant Funding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/bailey-road-extension-grant-funding): roads · priority: high
- [FY27 Budget and Proposed 2-Cent Tax Increase](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/fy27-budget-and-proposed-2-cent-tax-increase): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Dana's Branch Stream Restoration](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/danas-branch-stream-restoration): environment · priority: low
- [Flock License Plate Reader Cameras](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/law-enforcement): general · priority: high
- [Charlotte Water Rates, Drought, and Stowe Facility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/charlotte-water-rates-drought-and-stowe-facility): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [2027 Property Revaluation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/2027-property-revaluation): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Electric Fund Write-Offs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/electric-fund-write-offs): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [FY 2028 Budget Calendar](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/fy-2028-budget-calendar): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [JV Washam athletic field improvements](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/jv-washam-athletic-field-improvements): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Extreme Hot/Cold Weather Policy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/extreme-hotcold-weather-policy): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [No Parking on NC 115/N. Main Street](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/traffic-safety): transportation · priority: medium
- [Proposed Cornelius Inn hotel market feasibility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/proposed-cornelius-inn-hotel-market-feasibility): development · priority: high
- [Jetton Road Speeding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/jetton-road-speeding): roads · priority: high
- [Washam Potts Road rezoning for 17-home subdivision](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/washam-potts-road-rezoning-for-17-home): development · priority: high
- [Parks and rec registration policy for parents and guardians](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/parks-and-rec-registration-policy-for-parents-and-guardians): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Large-flag regulations and Randy Marion flagpole](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/large-flag-regulations-and-randy-marion-flagpole): zoning · priority: medium
- [Street Acceptance in The Retreat at West Catawba](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/street-acceptance-in-the-retreat-at-west-catawba): roads · priority: low
- [CMS Joint Use Agreement for Hough High School](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/cms-joint-use-agreement-for-hough-high-school): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [State SNAP Cost-Shift Threatens Town Sales Tax Revenue](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/state-snap-cost-shift-threatens-town-sales-tax-revenue): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Caldwell Station Creek Greenway closure](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/caldwell-station-creek-greenway-closure): roads · priority: medium
- [30th anniversary '30 for 30' September celebration](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/30th-anniversary-30-for-30-september-celebration): parks-rec · priority: low
- [eBike Use and Facility Damage in Parks](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/ebike-use-and-facility-damage-in-parks): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Downtown Master Plan resident concerns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/downtown-master-plan): general · priority: high
- [Planning department staffing changes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/planning-department-staffing-changes): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Police and Fire Staffing Crisis](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/police-personnel): public-safety · priority: high
- [CMS Update: New Schools and SRO Funding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/cms-update-new-schools-and-sro-funding): schools · priority: high
- [Aesthetics vocational school at 19701 Bethel Church Rd](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/aesthetics-vocational-school-at-19701-bethel-church-rd): zoning · priority: medium
- [Stormwater runoff from the inn site](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/stormwater-runoff-from-the-inn-site): environment · priority: medium
- [NC 73 widening and corridor traffic](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/nc-73-widening-and-corridor-traffic): roads · priority: high
- [9427 Westmoreland Road Highway Commercial rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/9427-westmoreland-road-highway-commercial-rezoning): zoning · priority: medium
- [Peninsula Club maintenance facility setback variance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/peninsula-club-maintenance-facility-setback-variance): zoning · priority: high
- [MEDIC EMS Partnership Renewal](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/medic-ems-partnership-renewal): public-safety · priority: high
- [Watershed impervious-surface (BUA) transfers](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/watershed-impervious-surface-transfers): environment · priority: low
- [State HB1089 Property Tax Limits](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/state-hb1089-property-tax-limits): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Exit 27 interchange and Westmoreland Road traffic](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/exit-27-interchange-and-westmoreland-road-traffic): roads · priority: high
- [Sunset Cove event center withdrawal](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/sunset-cove-event-center-withdrawal): zoning · priority: medium
- [Bailey Road Traffic and Safety](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/bailey-road-traffic-and-safety): roads · priority: medium
- [Faded road striping at key intersections](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/faded-road-striping-at-key-intersections): roads · priority: medium
- [Historic preservation — Alexander Farms tenant house and Dr. Washam house](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/historic-preservation-alexander-farms-tenant-house-and-dr-washam-house): environment · priority: low
- [I-77 South Toll Lane Project Support](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/i-77-south-toll-lane-project-support): roads · priority: high
- [Commissioner Vacancy Filled](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/issues/commissioner-appointment): governance · priority: medium


## Development applications (16)

- [REZ 07-26 Bethel Presbyterian Church Renovations](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/bethel-presbyterian-church-renovations): rezone · approved
- [Randy Marion Lake Norman Flag](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/randy-marion-lake-norman-flag): conditional-use · approved
- [REZ 06-26 Washam-Potts Subdivision](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/washam-potts-subdivision): rezone · under-review
- [Street Acceptance — The Retreat at West Catawba](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/street-acceptance-the-retreat-at-west-catawba): other · approved
- [REZ 02-26 Cornelius Inn](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/cornelius-inn): rezone · approved
- [REZ 05-26 9427 Westmoreland Rd](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/9427-westmoreland-rd): rezone · approved
- [Randy Marion U.S. flagpole special use permit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/randy-marion-us-flagpole): other · pending
- [REZ 04-26, 19701 Bethel Church Rd — Aesthetic Reserves vocational school](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/19701-bethel-church-rd-aesthetic-reserves-vocational-school): rezone · approved
- [REZ 02-25 — Sunset Cove Event Center](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/sunset-cove-event-center): rezone · withdrawn
- [Dove Creek Utility Easement Expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/dove-creek-utility-easement-expansion): other · approved
- [REZ 03-26 Champion Tire Truck Parking Amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/champion-tire-truck-parking): rezone · approved
- [BUA Averaging Certificate Application #3](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/bua-averaging-certificate): other · approved
- [VAR 03-26 — Packard Garage Extension](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/packard-garage-extension): variance · approved
- [VAR 02-26 — Peninsula Club Maintenance Facility Operations Building](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/peninsula-club-maintenance-facility-operations-building): variance · denied
- [REZ 07-25 Westmoreland Healthcare Facility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/westmoreland-healthcare-facility): rezone · approved
- [REZ 08-25 Holiday Lane Healthcare Facility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/development/holiday-lane-healthcare-facility): rezone · denied


## Community topics (48)

- [Cornelius Inn rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/cornelius-inn-rezoning): zoning
- [2050 Downtown Master Plan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/2050-downtown-master-plan): zoning
- [REZ 05-26](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/rez-05-26): zoning
- [Westmoreland Rd rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/westmoreland-rd-rezoning): zoning
- [Flock cameras](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/flock-cameras): public-safety
- [Flock License Plate Reader Cameras](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/flock-license-plate-reader-cameras): public-safety
- [Traffic calming in Antiquity](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/traffic-calming-in-antiquity): roads
- [Bethel Presbyterian Church Expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/bethel-presbyterian-church-expansion): development
- [VAR 02-26 Peninsula Club setback variance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/var-02-26-peninsula-club-setback-variance): zoning
- [Parks and recreation registration policy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/parks-and-recreation-registration-policy): parks-rec
- [Surveillance cameras](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/surveillance-cameras): public-safety
- [Washam Potts traffic](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/washam-potts-traffic): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — predatory sale concerns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-predatory-sale-concerns): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — Mulberry Townhomes displacement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-mulberry-townhomes-displacement): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — displacement effects](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-displacement-effects): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — Mulberry realignment diagrams](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-mulberry-realignment-diagrams): development
- [Proposed Cornelius Inn hotel](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/proposed-cornelius-inn-hotel): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — future board eminent domain risk](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-future-board-eminent-domain-risk): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — Mulberry Townhomes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-mulberry-townhomes): development
- [Flock surveillance cameras](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/flock-surveillance-cameras): public-safety
- [Jetton Road speeding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/jetton-road-speeding): roads
- [Speeding on Jetton Road Extension](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/speeding-on-jetton-road-extension): roads
- [Downtown Master Plan — Hwy 115 realignment / Red Line](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-hwy-115-realignment-red-line): development
- [Exit 27 interchange traffic](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/exit-27-interchange-traffic): roads
- [Downtown Master Plan — homeowner impact analysis](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-homeowner-impact-analysis): development
- [Surveillance technology oversight](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/surveillance-technology-oversight): public-safety
- [Bailey Road damage and Dr. Washam house](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/bailey-road-damage-and-dr-washam-house): roads
- [Historic tenant house preservation at Alexander Farms](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/historic-tenant-house-preservation-at-alexander-farms): environment
- [Downtown Master Plan — police presence downtown](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-police-presence-downtown): public-safety
- [Washam Potts subdivision](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/washam-potts-subdivision): development
- [VAR 03-26 Packard garage variance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/var-03-26-packard-garage-variance): zoning
- [Downtown Master Plan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan): development
- [Smithville affordable housing](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/smithville-affordable-housing): development
- [FY27 budget / staff pay](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/fy27-budget-staff-pay): taxes-budget
- [Peninsula Village Social District](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/peninsula-village-social-district): business-jobs
- [REZ 03-26 Champion Tire](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/rez-03-26-champion-tire): zoning
- [Downtown Master Plan — Smithfield community](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-smithfield-community): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — Academy Street and festival street](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-academy-street-and-festival-street): development
- [REZ 04-26 aesthetics vocational school](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/rez-04-26-aesthetics-vocational-school): zoning
- [FY27 budget](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/fy27-budget): taxes-budget
- [Downtown Master Plan — funding strategies and MSD](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-funding-strategies-and-msd): development
- [FY2027 Budget and Tax Rate](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/fy2027-budget-and-tax-rate): budget
- [Downtown Master Plan — regulatory practicality](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-regulatory-practicality): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — measured support with six requests](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-measured-support-with-six-requests): development
- [Downtown Master Plan — pedestrian safety near Legion Park](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/downtown-master-plan-pedestrian-safety-near-legion-park): development
- [Hough High School state champions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/hough-high-school-state-champions): schools
- [Parking ordinance waiver](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/parking-ordinance-waiver): public-safety
- [REZ 08-25 Holiday Lane emergency department](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/community/rez-08-25-holiday-lane-emergency-department): zoning


## Officials (17)

- [Denis Bilodeau](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/denis-bilodeau): Mayor
- [Michael Osborne](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/michael-osborne): Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner
- [Robert Carney](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/robert-carney): Commissioner
- [Susan Johnson](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/susan-johnson): Commissioner
- [Colin Furcht](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/colin-furcht): Commissioner
- [Scott Higgins](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/scott-higgins): Commissioner (appointed June 2026 to fill vacancy; term through 2027)
- [Brett Hart](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/brett-hart): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Todd Little](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/todd-little): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Ava Callender](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/ava-callender): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Andy Upchurch](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/andy-upchurch): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Fred Westaway](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/fred-westaway): Planning Board Vice-Chair — Planning Board
- [Keith Eicher](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/keith-eicher): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Travis Julian](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/travis-julian): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Mamie Lee](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/mamie-lee): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Phil Bechtold](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/phil-bechtold): Planning Board Chair — Planning Board
- [Rox Burhans](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/rox-burhans): Planning Director — Planning
- [Lori Harrell](https://northcarolinarecord.org/cornelius/officials/lori-harrell): Town Clerk — Administration