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League Of Municipalities opposes Annexation reform!
May 28, 2004
The NC League of Municipalities is
actively lobbying against any effort to change the Annexation Laws of
North Carolina.
They are working to defeat SB1126, a Bill introduced by Senator Shaw of Fayetteville that would give citizens living near Fayetteville a chance to vote on whether they want to become part of the city. You can read their bulletin at the link below:
http://www.nclm.org/Legal/bulletin/2004/05-21-04.htm
"Legislation introduced this week in the
Senate seeks to strip a municipality of its statutory annexation
authority. SB 1126 - Fayetteville Annexation Referendum, sponsored by
Sen. Larry Shaw, would amend the city’s charter to provide that
city-initiated annexations do not become effective unless approved by
the voters in the area to be annexed. This would place Fayetteville back
under pre-1959 law. Although this local bill affects only one
municipality, it is a bad precedent and the League will vigorously
oppose it. It illustrates the danger that local annexation authority
faces every session and why we must be vigilant in protecting it. Please
continue to talk with your legislators at every opportunity about the
importance of annexation authority to the strength and viability of your
city or town and the state of North Carolina. More attacks on annexation
are on the horizon and now is the time to get their commitment to
protect the most successful and sound urban development policy in the
nation."
Posted by Cathy at 02:32 PM
LEGISLATORS AND CANDIDATES ASKED TO ANSWER THE QUESTION "SHOULD PROPERTY OWNERS GET TO VOTE ON ANNEXATION?" May 24, 2004
With the primary election now set for
July, we are once again asking this question to all legislators and
candidates for State Office. Check out who has already responded by clicking
here and here
Posted by Ron at 11:30 AM
Charlotte is the latest to
announce annexation efforts
May 18, 2004
Charlotte is the latest city that has
announced it intends to use North Carolinas weapon of mass annexation.
Posted by Ron at 08:11 AM
ANNEXED PROPERTIES END UP PAYING
FOR PAST DEBT DECISIONS OF MUNICIPALITIES
May 13, 2004
When municipalities annex, the tax burden
they put on the "annexed acquired" properties includes the decisions and
planning of past community votes and leaders. The "annexed acquired"
victims had no say or vote in the planning and decisions.
The Town of Cary is now showing how this truth works. They admit they will have to raise taxes. Annexed property owners will end up paying for referendum and community leader decisions they could not have voted for or on.
Posted by Ron at 08:06 AM
NC american Planning Assoc.'s
Agenda to Stop Incorporation of New Towns
May 05, 2004
The Legislative Agenda of the Planning
Association for the last year has been to lobby for changes in the State
Statutes that would make it even harder than it presently is for an area
to protect itself from involuntary annexation by incorporating itself into
a new municipality.
Posted by Cathy at 01:32 PM
The Town of Cary Continues its
Aggression
May 04, 2004
Cary, North Carolina, like many other
municipalities around the state, continues its aggression for more land.
Posted by Ron at 03:59 PM
Expand Annexation Laws?
May 03, 2004
The Saturday May 1 Raleigh N & O ran a story
about this desire of some Wake County Communities.
Posted by Max at 05:04 PM
Please Find Out Where Your
Candidate Stands On Annexation
May 02, 2004
Please begin to find out your legislative
candidates position on involuntary annexation. The filing deadline for
State offices is Friday May 7. We want to know the position of all who are
interested in representing us in the North Carolina State Legislature.
Posted by Ron at 09:00 AM
Welcome To StopNCAnnexation.com
May 01, 2004
Welcome to StopNCAnnexation.com; an
alliance of community groups and property owners that aims to change the
outdated practice of involuntary annexation by local municipalities in
North Carolina.
We will accomplish this goal through three means: Educate lawmakers in the North Carolina General Assembly on the increasing number of municipalities who seem to be "abusing" the spirit and purpose of the current annexation laws. Call attention to NC Senate and NC House members opposed to restoring democracy to annexation for collaborative smart growth. Encourage all North Carolina citizens to vote against any elected officials that work against the will of the majority and who continue to support this state's current annexation laws. Please return frequently as we construct Stop NC Annexation.com as the state-wide hub for opposition to North Carolina's undemocratic and misused annexation laws. We are actively looking for volunteers that can help us work with law makers across the state - please click on "What You Can Do Today" on your left and contact us to see how you can help make a difference. The Stop NC Annexation.com Team.
Posted by Max at 11:51 AM
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