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Fletcher finds their soul and backs off of forced annexation!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Fletcher, NC City Council; Blatant Hypocrisy!
A Citizen-Times series on forced annexation, by Barbara Hunter:
#1 Annexation is All About the MONEY
#2 Pro-involuntary annexation arguments appear to be more philosophical than practical
#3 Organization is what’s lacking for opponents of involuntary annexation
Newly Elected Rep. Charles Thomas_ Fighting Annexation!!
"He also plans to work on ....... stopping involuntary annexation".
Read more
Biltmore Lake resident wants to take fight to federal court
Annexation a drain on taxpayers
Annexation fight cheaper than taxes
"Ten Reasons Not to Annex"
Homeowner dares Bellamy to debate about annexation
Asheville won’t annex manufacturers in ’07
We, the people need to rise up to stop involuntary annexation
by SPECIAL TO CITIZEN-TIMES
published Jan. 10, 2005 5:27 p.m.
Letter from Pat Regan,
Candler
Buncombe Co. Commissioners Approve Resolution!
Commissioners ask for moratorium on Forced Annexation
Commissioners Agenda - Here *** Resolution - Here
Citizen-Times article link HERE
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Kudo's to the Buncombe County Commissioners!
At the March 21st Buncombe County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners unanimously approved the following resolution without comment:
Resolution Calling for a Moratorium on Annexation for All Municipalities Within Buncombe County
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WHEREAS, it is apparent to this Board of Commissioners that the annexing of additional territory by the municipalities in Buncombe County continues to be controversial; and
WHEREAS, this Board is beginning to revise the existing Land Use Plan and as a part of this process have found that the citizens of the County are fearful of investing for growth and increasing the tax base of the County because they are fearful of annexation of such development by municipalities; and
WHEREAS, this Board feels the need to know the impact of annexation on its citizens in areas such as increased property taxes and insurance costs to the individual homeowner and the timeframe services are provided to newly annexed property owners; and
WHEREAS, a study should be done immediately on the impact future annexation will have on the County's budget, on sales tax and on the citizens of the areas to be annexed; and
WHEREAS, an important factor that must be studied is the economic impact of industries that have left our area shortly after being annexed costing jobs and tax revenue to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, this Board is of the opinion that the citizens of this County should be given the right to vote on whether or not they wish to be annexed into a nearby municipality; and
WHEREAS this Board is of the opinion that a moratorium should be placed on annexation by all municipalities in Buncombe County until a comprehensive study can be done to reflect the economic impact annexation has had and will have on this County and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Buncombe as follows:
1. That all municipalities within the Buncombe County suspend all involuntary annexation of additional territory into their corporate limits until a comprehensive study of the economic impact of such annexation is completed.
2. That all municipalities be urged to help in this comprehensive studyfor the benefit of all the citizens of Buncombe County.
3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each member of the governing body of the City of Asheville, the towns of Biltmore Forest, Black Mountain, Montreat, Weaverville and Woodfin for their consideration.
4. That this resolution be effective upon its adoption.
Adopted this the 21st day of March, 2006
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(*NOTE: The Asheville Citizen-Times has moved the below files to a "pay to view" archive. I leave them here for the record and so titles can be searched)
Woodfin annexation: Town reacts to Asheville, Weaverville plans
Woodfin doesn’t have services neighbors need
Asheville Council calls Special Meeting for Annexation Vote:
Asheville vote gives city option to annex quickly
http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200660307038
Without a water deal, new expenses could soak city
http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200550611024
(Annexation does appear in the article stating that Asheville wants to use water rates as an annexation tool.)
Public to weigh in on annexation tonight at council meeting
http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200550614001
Only four speak out against annexation
http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2005506150318
(The forum was held at 5 p.m. when most people are working and when traffic downtown is horrendous.)
Land seizure ruling raises concerns
http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2005506260335
(See a quote from Ron Thoreson, Chm. StopNCAnnexation at bottom of this article.)
City annexes parts of county
http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200550629009
(About 2,800 county residents will be affected by the annexation.)
Legislature intervenes in water agreement stalemate
http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200550629016
(Bills pass Legislature - Asheville cannot use water as a tool for annexation.)
Asheville takes control of water system - but strings attached
http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200550629028
“I and other members of the delegation firmly believe that a water system should not be used as a political pawn,” Sen. Martin Nesbitt, D-Buncombe, said.
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StopNCAnnexation
Coalition
City of Asheville Annexation Staff Report