Former Cornelius Commissioner Ousts Longtime Mayor Woody Washam

Former Cornelius commissioner ousts longtime Mayor Woody Washam

CORNELIUS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Cornelius will have a new mayor for the first time since 2017 as the town prepares for a wave of change downtown.  Former town commissioner Denis Bilodeau defeated four-term Mayor Woody Washam with 43.8 percent of the vote. Washam, a Cornelius native had 36.8 percent.  Mecklenburg County voters approve sales tax for transit and road improvements Bilodeau claimed victory from Old Town Public House Tuesda…

Bilodeau elected mayor as Washam's run comes to an end

Nov. 5. By Dave Vieser. Two years ago, Denis Bilodeau came within five votes of upsetting incumbent Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam. This year there was no doubt, as he rode to victory on the strength of a 508-vote margin. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to be the next mayor of the great town of […]