League of Women Voters of Hendersonville

April 2008

Following a three year study on the impact of growth in Hendersonville, the League of Women Voters of Hendersonville focused its position on growth in the areas of transportation and traffic, education, parks and green spaces, and water quality and quantity. The LWVH believes that development should not be permitted to adversely impact areas that are important to the quality of life of residents. Those who profit financially from development of commercial and residential areas should bear the burden for the cost of providing the necessary infrastructure. Citizen involvement and appropriate planning by the various boards and commissions of the city and county are important in determining acceptable commercial and residential growth. Further details are provided in the growth consensus study prepared by LWVH in April 2008.

February 2004

The League of Women Voters of Hendersonville supports the sign ordinance dated 19 February 2004 and urges the city to adopt said ordinance. This ordinance was developed by the Sign Advisory Council and approved by the Process Review Committee, the Planning Commission, and the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce. LWV approval is based on the LWVUS position on urban growth that promotes the economic health of cities and improves the quality of urban life.

November 1998

The League of Women Voters of Hendersonville supports an adequate facilities tax or fee based on square footage on residential and industrial development in Sumner County to provide additional funding for adequate school facilities for an expanding population.

April 1998

The League of Women Voters of Hendersonville supports a merger between the city of Hendersonville and the Hendersonville Utility District. LWVH believes that a merger would be beneficial to the citizens of Hendersonville and would best serve the city's present and future needs. Terms of a merger that are agreeable to both entities would be preferable.

June 1986

Restatement of Support for Commission-Manager form of city government.

March 1980

The League of Women Voters of Hendersonville supports the concept of a civic center for the city.

March 1980

The League of Women Voters of Hendersonville has concluded that education in Sumner County can best be served by a Board of Education to be elected at large for four year staggered terms and that the School Superintendent should be appointed by the Board of Education.

January 1979

Restatement of Support for Commission-Manager form of city government.

September 1973

Restatement of Support for Commission-Manager form of city government.

January 1973

Support Town Center Concept for planning for Hendersonville.

September 1972

Support Commission-Manager form of city government.

May 1970

Support long range planning for future land use and thoroughfares in the Hendersonville area. This plan reflects the following objectives:

1. To improve the livability of the environment.
2. To enhance the efficiency and prosperity of the area.
3. To conserve the natural assets of the area.