Legacy on the Westside Davidson NC

06/10/2026

Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners Appoints Austin Nantz as Town Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2026

Contact: Betsy Shores, Town Clerk/Communications Director
Office: 704-940-9614
[email protected]
Media Inquiries: [email protected]
www.townofdavidson.org

On Tuesday, June 9, during the Board of Commissioners meeting, the Town of Davidson announced the appointment of Austin Nantz as its new Town Manager, effective July 1, 2026. Austin has served as Assistant Town Manager since 2021 and brings nearly 30 years of experience in local government administration, strategic planning, financial management, human resources management, and organizational leadership. Austin will replace Jamie Justice, who is retiring with over 10 years with the Town of Davidson. His retirement is effective June 30.

“We are confident that Austin’s experience, leadership, and collaborative approach are the right fit for the next leader for Davidson,” said Mayor Rusty Knox. “Austin has been instrumental in advancing the Town’s affordable housing initiatives, strengthening financial transparency and budgeting practices, and guiding strategic planning efforts that align departmental operations with the Board’s long-term vision.”

In her role as Assistant Town Manager, Austin provided strategic direction and operational oversight across multiple municipal departments, including Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Human Resources, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Finance. Austin led the public facilities project resulting in the renovated Town Hall/Community Center and Public Safety Buildings. She has also served as Acting Town Manager when needed, working closely with the Town Manager and Board of Commissioners to advance the Town’s strategic plan priorities.

Austin is known for building consensus among elected officials and staff, fostering collaboration across departments, and engaging community stakeholders to support thoughtful, data-driven decision-making.

“I am humbled and honored by the Board’s confidence in selecting me to serve as Davidson’s next Town Manager,” said Austin Nantz. “Davidson is an extraordinary community with an engaged and thoughtful Board of Commissioners, an exceptional management team and staff, dedicated nonprofit and community partners, and residents who care deeply about the future of the town. I am genuinely excited for the opportunity to build upon the strong foundation already in place and continue the momentum we have created together.”

Prior to joining the Town of Davidson, Austin served in several leadership roles with the City of Charlotte, including Administrative Services Director for the City’s Innovation and Technology Department, Budget Manager for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), and Administrative Services Director for the Charlotte Fire Department.

A native of Sanford, North Carolina, Austin holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Converse University. She is an International City/County Management Association (ICMA)-Credentialed Manager and is active in professional and community organizations, including the North Carolina City and County Management Association and the ICMA.

The Town Manager position is the chief executive officer for the Town, reporting to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the town government. Town of Davidson, NC

06/10/2026

In 1936 the Board of Education applied to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (FEA) for funding for a gymnasium behind the existing Davidson School building. The gym was one of three projects assigned to architect Willard G. Rogers (1863-1947) in northern Mecklenburg County in 1937 (Rogers also designed and oversaw construction of the classroom building at the Ada Jenkins Center).

For the Davidson School, Rogers designed a classically inspired gymnasium building with arched windows and solid masonry walls, large enough for basketball, the main floor surrounded on three sides with built-in wooden bleachers. The Gym is a local historic landmark currently being renovated as the Town’s first indoor recreation center, set to open in June 2026.

05/23/2026

Eviction records can now be removed from the public index after seven years. Housing advocates say the measure literally opens new doors for renters plagued by long-settled issues on their rental histories.

05/21/2026

Neighborhood Representatives Spring Meeting
Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Davidson Town Hall & Community Center - Room 120
251 South Street
Dear Neighborhood Representative,

The Town of Davidson will hold its Spring Neighborhood Representatives meeting on Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 120 of the Town Hall & Community Center, 251 South Street.

Town Manager Jamie Justice, Assistant Town Manager Austin Nantz, and Town Clerk/Communications Director Betsy Shores will provide Town updates and answer questions as they relate to your neighborhood's concerns.

An accommodation for a virtual option can be made available upon request. To request login information or to ask a question, please email [email protected] by Monday, June 1 at 5:00 p.m.

05/13/2026

Monica Miller

05/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM Charlotte Water:

Charlotte Water Moves to Mandatory Water Restrictions (Low Inflow Protocol Stage 2)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In alignment with regional partners, Charlotte Water will implement Mandatory Water Restrictions (Low Inflow Protocol Stage 2) beginning Friday, May 15, 2026, due to ongoing dry conditions. Customers are asked to reduce non-essential water use to help protect the region’s water supply.

Charlotte Water asks all customers to adhere to the following mandatory conservation actions:
• Irrigate lawns and landscapes no more than two days per week, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday and Saturday
- Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Sunday

• Residential swimming pools may be topped off only on Thursdays and Sundays, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m.

• Customers may not:
- Wash vehicles at home
- Fill residential swimming pools
- Operate water features that do not support aquatic life
- Power wash surfaces for non-essential purposes
- Hold charity or fundraising car wash events

Additional recommended actions include:
- Reduce indoor and outdoor water use
- Water lawns with no more than one inch of water per week (including rainfall)
- Identify and repair water leaks as quickly as possible

Charlotte Water customers are permitted to:
- Use drip irrigation, soaker hoses, or hand-water plants and landscaping
- Use commercial car wash facilities

Charlotte Water continuously monitors drought conditions and coordinates regionally through the Drought Management Advisory Group (DMAG), which includes local governments, water utilities, and resource managers working collaboratively to protect shared water resources, including the Catawba River and its connected lakes. If drought conditions worsen, additional response measures may be considered in alignment with regional protocols.

For more information, drought updates, and water conservation tips, visit charlottewater.org, as well as additional information about regional coordination through the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group.

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05/01/2026

Potts-Sloan-Beaty Project Bi-Weekly Update
May 1, 2026
In an effort to ensure that residents are regularly updated and remain informed, the Town of Davidson is going to send out regular updates about the project to interested and affected residents, including the Davidson West Community Group, and Legacy on the West Side.

This project is being managed by NCDOT, and the Town may not have new information to share, but we will continue to share air quality monitoring and project contact data on a regular basis (every two weeks). The Town is also committed to sharing important project updates in a timely manner.

NCDOT reports the following construction-related activities as of May 1, 2026:

1. The widened sidewalk along Sloan Street is mostly complete, except for a few panels with hydrants to be moved. The design called for the sidewalk to connect to Roosevelt Wilson Park. Sidewalk in front of the Sloan Street properties near Griffith Street will stay in place, but be 5 feet in width.

2. At the request of the Town, NCDOT has deferred the sidewalk construction along Potts Street until the detour is removed, since the traffic control was exacerbating the detour.

If you have any questions about the project, please contact:

Town of Davidson Project Manager Doug Wright 
704-940-9625 or [email protected]

NCDOT Division 10 Assistant Resident Engineer Yanwei (Yanny) Ma, P.E.
980-262-6207 or [email protected]

NC Department of Environmental Quality Miguel Alvalle
704-663-1699 or [email protected]