Commissioner· 2023–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
LaToya Rivers
Huntersville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 34:55
- Avg per meeting
- 2:03
- Segments
- 490
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Top issues during term (20)
Downtown Parking Deck
Appraisal $450,000, Town offer $650,000, Lee's counter $795,000.
Accessory structure limits on large residential lots
No direct town cost, but owners of large lots could gain thousands of square feet of buildable accessory space.
Second Street Village townhome expansion downtown
No direct town cost; the applicant would contribute 16 trees or pay into the tree fund for mitigation.
Pedestrian connectivity to the future Red Line station
The project is estimated at $1.38 billion, with federal funding pursued through the FTA process.
Fire Station No. 2 Design-Build
Project cost not yet established; contracting method set.
Townhome density near the future rail station (R26-08)
The applicant funds the sidewalk extension, right-of-way dedication, $10,000 in public art, and a $2,500 Raptor Center contribution.
Charlotte Water State of the Utility
Rates rose about $4.50 for the average water/sewer customer and 70 cents for stormwater.
Eastfield Park Rezoning
The applicant offered about $50,000 toward closing a sidewalk gap on Highway 115, plus a voluntary tree fund contribution.
Glendale Drive/Huntersville-Concord Road intersection improvements
Committed municipal funds for transportation and signalization infrastructure improvements.
Christ the King turf agreement
Until the deal is signed, Christ the King pays the town's standard field rental fees.
Road construction contracts: signal masts and Beatties Ford intersection
Contract amounts were not stated during the meeting.
Microtransit Zone 1 performance and expansion questions
The service costs riders $2.20 standard fare or $1.10 reduced, with free transfers.
New Town Seal
Design costs were covered under a July 2026 contract with Haven Creative; specific amount not stated.
Stumptown Road School Zone Speed Limit
Rich Hatchett Small Area Plan Update
No outside consultant cost — staff will do the work in-house.
NC 115 South Multi-use Path right-of-way acquisition
While short-term delays are annoying, these upgrades aim to fix local bottlenecks and improve long-term travel times.
Holbrook Park expansion land purchase
The grant could cover up to 50% of the $880,000 appraised value; a PARTF grant may also be pursued in May.
2027 townwide street resurfacing
Contract cost wasn't stated in the meeting materials shown.
November 2 public hearings called on text amendments and annexations
There’s no dollar figure in the story, but rezoning can shift property values and who pays for roads and safety fixes.
Northbrook flex buildings and Town 1 rezonings
No direct town cost; affects future commercial and mixed-use tax base.
Decisions during term (173)
Recorded while Rivers was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt consent agenda
Petition #R26-08 — North Line Row townhome rezoning (Veer Development)
Petition #R26-11 — Second Street Village townhome revision
Petition #TA26-03 — Accessory structure text amendment
Approve the minutes of the October 6, 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting. (Janet Pierson)
Approve Construction Contract for Signal Mast Arm Installation Project. (Kevin Fox)
Call a public hearing for November 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Huntersville Town Hall on Petition #TA26-06, a request by Jake Palillo, to permit alternative primary entrance orientations in Highway Commercial, Vehicle Sales, Corporate…
Adopt consent agenda
Preliminary design services contract with Shelco, LLC for Downtown Parking Deck
Budget amendment appropriating General Fund balance for Downtown Parking Deck
Reimbursement resolution for Downtown Parking Deck
Resolution adopting a new town seal
Update of the Rich Hatchett Small Area Plan (added item)
Approve the minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting. (Janet Pierson)
Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting. (Janet Pierson)
Approve I-77 Interchange Landscaping Services Contract. (Kevin Fox)
Approve Commerce Centre North Intersection Improvements Contract. (Kevin Fox)
Call a public hearing for November 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Huntersville Town Hall on Petition #R26-12, Bragg Agricultural Campus, a request by Phillips and Leslie Bragg to rezone property at 15715 Davidson-Concord Road from Rural to…
Call a public hearing for November 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Huntersville Town Hall on Petition #R26-13, Statesville Road Car Wash, a request by Bi-Part Development LLC to rezone property at 16014 Statesville Road from Neighborhood…
Approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes
Voting record (6)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Petition #R25-17 Glendale Drive Subdivision
Opposed due to traffic and safety concerns at the intersection.
approve Rezoning Petition #R25-17, Glendale Drive Subdivision, with the following conditions: (1) the right-of-way along Huntersville-Concord Road is dedicated sufficient to accommodate the future roa
Remove Item 11.D (Rebuilding Together funding agreement) from agenda
She was left off the initial email regarding the Rebuilding Together item.
Approve Petition #R25-14 — Dash In Food Stores rezoning (Statesville Rd & Hambright Rd)
Concerns about air quality impacts on surrounding residential neighborhoods and traffic congestion near three schools.
approve rezoning Petition #R25-14. In considering the proposed rezoning application R25-14 Dash In, the Town Board approves the rezoning plan with the following conditions: 1. Permit side yard parking
Approve Petition #R25-16 — Knox Crossing rezoning (Sam Furr Rd & Old Statesville Rd)
Supports the Live/Work units, 30 affordable housing units, and the economic development benefits.