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What residents are talking about in Gastonia public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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All categoriesPublic SafetyDevelopmentParks RecZoningBusiness JobsTaxes BudgetRoadsWater UtilitiesBudget
Zoning
615 S. Chester St.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Development
424 W. Second Ave.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Parks Rec
Zoning & land use
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety
Commercial Maintenance Code Enforcement
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Business Jobs
The Grove at Airport Road
6 opposed
6 commentsLast discussed Sep 3, 2026
Roads
1735 Union Road Apartments
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 3, 2026
Public Safety
Public safety
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Zoning
535 W Harvie Avenue
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Development
901 S Chester Street
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Zoning
414 W Fifth Ave
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Zoning
308 W Fifth
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Development
Sierra Ridge East - Mount Mitchell Avenue
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 6, 2026
Development
N. Boyce Street Townhomes
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 6, 2026
Business Jobs
Civic Issues
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Development
Housing and Community Development
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Police Accountability
1 opposed5 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety
Solicitation Ordinance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Parks Rec
Make m Smile North Carolina
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Zoning
1701 N. New Hope Road Rezoning
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 9, 2026
Development
Franklin Yards Redevelopment Agreement Amendment
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Public Safety
Police Accountability and Transparency Demands
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Water Utilities
Solid Waste Equipment and Fleet Upgrades
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Zoning
Subdivision and Variance Request at 1818 Winget St.
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 28, 2026
Taxes Budget
Budget
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Roads
Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Business Jobs
Local Business
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Development
1519 N. Webb Street (File #202500122)
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 7, 2026
Parks Rec
Summer Reading Program Partnership
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 4, 2026
Taxes Budget
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 4, 2026
Public Safety
Police Accountability and Transparency
1 opposed4 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed May 4, 2026
Budget
2025-2026 Winter Warming Center Operations and Homeless Services
1 supportive2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Public Safety
Downtown Hotel and Restaurant Development
1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Parks Rec
Disability Support Services and Family Community Event
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Public Safety
Church Security and Neighborhood Safety Concerns
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Public Safety
Police Transparency and Accountability
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Parks Rec
Parks & recreation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 17, 2026
Public Safety
Police Accountability / Derek Manigault
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
Development
Mayoral Voting Authority
2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
Taxes Budget
Proposed Charter Amendment on Mayor's Voting Authority
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 3, 2026
Parks Rec
Proposed Community Crusade
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Jan 20, 2026
Public Safety
Homeless Services and Transportation
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jan 20, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Gastonia from local and regional media.
Queen City News — Gaston Countyyouth violence and public safety
Teens arrested in killing of Gastonia elderly woman spark concerns over growing youth violence
GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 68-year-old Gastonia woman who was struck by gunfire while sitting on her back porch on Oct. 19. The Gastonia Police Department said 68-ye...
Oct 28, 2026Ballpark Digestsports team departure
Gastonia Ghost Peppers depart Atlantic League
Gastonia Ghost Peppers depart Atlantic League Ballpark Digest
Oct 8, 2026Queen City Newsroad closures
Here are the roads closed for President Trump’s visit to Gastonia
Here are the roads closed for President Trump’s visit to Gastonia Queen City News
Sep 16, 2026Gaston Gazettewater conservation
Gastonia implements stricter water conservation rules
Gastonia implements stricter water conservation rules Gaston Gazette
May 22, 2026WBTVmandatory water restrictions
City of Gastonia updates mandatory water restrictions: What to know
City of Gastonia updates mandatory water restrictions: What to know WBTV
May 21, 2026WBTVwater conservation
Gastonia urges voluntary water conservation after Stage 1 drought declared: What this means
Gastonia urges voluntary water conservation after Stage 1 drought declared: What this means WBTV
Apr 18, 2026WBTVlawsuit against airport operator
Gastonia sues airport operator, says its owed over $25,000 in unpaid revenue
Gastonia sues airport operator, says its owed over $25,000 in unpaid revenue WBTV
Apr 4, 2026Gaston Gazettemunicipal lawsuit
Gastonia sues towing company over unclear signage
Gastonia sues towing company over unclear signage Gaston Gazette
Mar 23, 2026WBTVtowing company lawsuit
City of Gastonia sues towing company following complaints of outrageous charges
City of Gastonia sues towing company following complaints of outrageous charges WBTV
Mar 23, 2026WBTVlegal action
City of Gastonia sues towing company following complaints of outrageous charges
City of Gastonia sues towing company following complaints of outrageous charges WBTV
Mar 23, 2026Charlotte Observertowing company regulation
NC shut down a tow company, but cars kept disappearing from city lots
NC shut down a tow company, but cars kept disappearing from city lots Charlotte Observer
Mar 23, 2026WSOC TVmayor voting rights
Mayor’s voting rights stripped in Gastonia, sparking controversy
Mayor’s voting rights stripped in Gastonia, sparking controversy WSOC TV
Feb 18, 2026