Tracking NCLM

StopNCAnnexation Coalition
A Grassroots Effort to End forced Annexation Abuse in North Carolina

"We lay it down as a fundamental, that laws, to be just,
must give a reciprocation of right; that, without this, they are mere arbitrary rules of conduct, founded in force, and not in conscience." --Thomas Jefferson

Tracking the League of Municipalities

NCLM Watch Page
Read their bulletins stating opposition to annexation reform Bills

Carolina Journal Radio
interview of Ellis Hankins and Cathy Heath about forced annexation - audio file

Annexation a Top ’06 League Priority
Carolina Journal Article by Donna Martinez

In My Opinion:
Expose special interests that prevent legislation too
Article in Cary News by Ron Thoreson of StopNCAnnexation

SNCA RALLY'S

RALLY FOR REFORM 2007!!
RALLY PICTURES

'06 SNCA Rally Pictures
courtesy of
Susan Hogarth & the Wake LP
picture gallery

StopNCAnnexation
"Rally In Raleigh '05"
vs.
NCLM Town Hall Day
May 11, 2005
Details Here

Special Edition                                        Nov. 14, 2008

City/Town-Initiated Annexation Update

On Thursday, Nov. 6, we held a meeting with approximately 120 League members to further develop our advocacy plans to address the city-initiated annexation issue. You'll recall that a bill to place a moratorium on city-initiated annexations overwhelmingly passed the House in this past legislative session. The bill was not taken up by the Senate. The Joint Senate and House Study Commission on Municipal Annexation was formed. The commission is expected to begin meeting soon and the issue will likely be before the 2009-2010 General Assembly when it convenes in late January.

Our League goals for this issue include:

-          Standing strongly by our general principles while also recognizing the need for careful update of the current law. The annexation statutes have proven beneficial to sound growth and prosperity of cities and towns.

-          Showing leadership and good faith on the issue in the discussions with the commission and all involved parties.

Our hope is to address this issue through the commission process. We look forward to a thoughtful, purposeful discussion and outcome leading into the 2009-2010 legislative session.

Attached is a copy of the League letter sent this week to the commission members. Please take time NOW to discuss this issue with your legislators and express your need for continued strong annexation laws as we address necessary improvements. Please also send a letter to the commission members so they know how important this issue is for your city or town.   If you need materials to assist you in your discussions or letter-writing, please contact Kelli Kukura, NCLM Legislative Director (kkukura@nclm.org or 919-715-3942).

NCLM LETTER SENT TO COMMISSION MEMBERS

Read THIS recent propaganda letter from the League Lobbyists!

Governing the League - The 2009-2010 NCLM Board of Directors
Is YOUR local elected official on the Board?

NCLM ARROGANCE!! !! - Editorial Disinformation

NCLM Director Ellis Hankins	NCLM Attorney, Andrew Romanet

NCLM WASTES NO TIME RAISING THE ALARM!
We need to answer "fire with fire" _ write, call, and visit the Legislators!

NCLM - Leaders in the fight AGAINST YOUR Property Rights!

Against Susette Kelo >>> Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, et al.

Against us all! >>> National League of Cities, et al.

The NCLM Opinion about the US Supreme Court decision re: Kelo vs. New London, CT

Ellis Hankins editorial about the Kelo Decision and it's impact on North Carolina
According to Mr. Hankins, we are all acting hysterically and are misled by the media.
He thinks that we couldn't possibly have come to an intelligent conclusion about how Kelo could impact NC property owners.

The Tail wagging the Dog :
A bulletin from the NCLM sent to City Managers all across NC says:
"Sell Involuntary Annexation!" Download it HERE

Listen to 'NCLM Report' on State Government Radio to hear Ellis Hankins talk about the League's position on reforming NC Annexation Law:
NCLM Report #4 (requires Windows Media Player) Read transcript HERE

Dangerous League of Municipalities. See how they fight Nationally against your property rights!

League Town Hall Day June 4th, 2008
They will be lobbying against reform of forced annexation

NCLM Town Hall Day is a legislative rally and one-day conference held during the General Assembly session. Municipal officials visit the General Assembly, attend legislative committee meetings, House and Senate sessions and meet with their legislators to discuss municipal issues. In the afternoon, there is a legislative briefing on the status of key issues, and legislative leaders address the municipal officials. Town Hall Day ends with a reception honoring legislators.