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A Grassroots Effort to End forced Annexation Abuse in North Carolina

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SNCA's CITIZEN RALLY FOR REFORM 2007

ANNEXATION STUDY COMMITTEE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
go to legislative news for updates

Public Hearing on Annexation held on June 13th '07
Read more about it on the SNCA BLOG

Village of Marvin goes at it again!
UNION COUNTY
Marvin council to discuss annexation
Proposal likely to face opposition from affected residents

Salisbury Council CANCELS ANNEXATION!!  READ IT HERE 
Salisbury drops controversial annexation plan

Rockwell joins Salisbury in an annexation blitz
READ THE LATEST ARTICLE

ROCKWELL DELAYS ANNEXATION

News Reports: HERE HERE, HERE , HERE, HERE
Rowan Property Rights Alliance mobilizes,
Legislators and Rowan County Commissioners Support Citizens!

lexington council adopts resolution of intent!

WAXHAW in Union Co. joins the annexation blitz
The Heathwood Community is fighting back!

WAXHAW BACKS OFF OF HEATHWOOD ANNEXATION

Learn more about the "Council of Government"

Davidson Co. - Lexington, 'Annexation is Costly'

Guilford Co. - Some Feel Deceived By Annexation Plan

AFP Call for Moratorium Press Conference in Wilmington
 

Pinewild annexation suit dismissed, but appeal likely

Neighbors fight 'forced annexation'
Randolph Co. (Asheboro)

Monkey Junction annexation moves on

Pinewild annexation fight (News 14) & Judge Tosses Pinewild Annexation Lawsuit

Annexed citizens want services  Fayetteville

Oct. 29th — A Battle That Is Far From Over
Action on two legal disputes has put annexation policy back in the North Carolina headlines. - John Hood's Daily Journal

Message from the Dave's Mountain community near Asheboro, NC:  "We are organizing now!"  - Courier articles,     03/08/07     09/23/07      10/16/07

carolina journal article about the marvin decision

fight against annexation expands
Fayetteville Observer article about Annexation Coalition vs NCLM

AFP 'Prosperity Today' Radio interview on Annexation
(Windows Media Player)

Mayor draws heat in Selma
...forced annexation in Johnson Co. drives grassroots opposition

Annexation in Davidson County:
Commissioners pass Resolution calling for reform of NC Forced Annexation Laws !

Bill Would Ban High Point annexations in Davidson

Rep. Walend discusses annexation at Tryon Estates

Tryon Mayoral candidate Neely comments on forced annexation (great comments!)

Tryon: annexation next step in financial recovery
(Using annexation as a financial bailout? I thought it was for orderly urban growth and provision of needed services! )

Residents picket against annexation at Tryon meeting

Greensboro Annexation Opponents Get Their Say

On September 4, the Greensboro City Council adopted a resolution of intent to annex certain areas around Greensboro.....read more here
City plans info session on annexation Oct 25th, 7pm

Greensboro City Council adopts resolution of intent to annex
News-Record Article

Buncombe County Commissioner David Young becomes president of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners

Annexation A BIG factor in the Fayetteville Elections:
Annexation a common factor
FayObserver.com - Fayetteville,NC,USA
The common factor, said the candidates, was annexation. "Annexation is not a dead issue," said Applewhite. "There are still people waiting for sewer and ...

Annexations need thorough, honest analysis of costs, benefits

Update on Nolan vs. Weddington, NC

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

N.C. State Grange discourages annexation

N.C. needs to dump forced annexation, JLF report says
 
John Hood: Annexation wrong tool for the job

N.C. annexation laws stack deck against the people living outside municipalities
Citizen Times archive 2004 special

Sugar Mountain May Appeal Annexation Ruling
Story by Bernadette Cahill
The League of Municipalities VS. The CITIZENS!! _AGAIN!!

Annexation Q&A
This article is a verbatim copy of propaganda provided to cities by the NCLM

More BS from the League of Municipalities
Rusk: N.C. annexation policies contribute to economic growth
Annexation in North Carolina

It’s time to force annexation out
by Matt Mittan in Vol. 13 / Iss. 34 on 03/21/2007
Great Article in the Mountain Express by Matt Millan

An Outrageous Editorial in Moore Co. Pilot!

Rep. Larry Brown stands up for Forsyth Co property owners
Friday, March 9, 2007
State Rep. Larry Brown blasts "Heart of the Triad" plan

Apodaca: annexation bills chances slim to none
Tryon Daily Bulletin - Tryon,NC,USA
Tom Apodaca says the chances that current bills introduced in the state House and Senate opposing involuntary annexation will pass are “slim to none.” ...
NOT IF EVERYONE SPEAKS UP AND FLOODS THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH REQUESTS FOR REFORM!!!
DEMAND THAT THE BILLS BE MOVED FORWARD!


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

Annexation rules under siege
By John Fuquay
Staff writer

Involuntary annexation is legally and morally wrong

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

Citizens Vow To Continue Fighting Winston-Salem Annexation

High court OKs annexation
High court upholds Winston-Salem's annexation - WSJ article here
Annexing to Preserve White Majority in City Limits?
The W/S-J has edited the Census Bureau Report article.

Washington Daily News Article, some interesting annexation facts HERE

Restore Our Republic: May 2005
Also within the article, Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg said the city had no plans for involuntary annexation in northwest Cabarrus. ..

Property rights suffer under N.C. annexation laws Kinston Free Press

Forced annexation defies democratic rule Kinston Free Press

5 Counties pass Resolutions on annexation

Buncombe Co. Commissioners Approve Resolution!
Commissioners ask for moratorium on Forced Annexation Here
Citizen-Times article link HERE 
Resolution - Here
Article about original Resolution of Consideration posted on "Urban Planet" forum

Forsyth Co. comes out against annexation
Read the story in the Winston-Salem Journal > CLICK HERE

Wayne County Commissioner pass Resolution for Annexation Study
County asks state to take a look at annexation rules

Hoke Co. Commissioners Oppose Forced Annexation
To read the article from the News-Journal, CLICK HERE
Read their Resolution,
click here

Polk Co signs Resolution recommending a moratorium on forced annexation within the county

Moore Co. Commissioners adopt Resolution opposing forced annexation !
Article in The Pilot - Read it HERE

Moore County Rescinds Anti-Annexation Vote
Southern Pines Pilot - Southern Pines, NC, USA
The Moore County Board of Commissioners officially pulled out of the Pinehurst-Pinewild annexation controversy Monday night. ...

COMING SOON:
CANDIDATES FOR REFORM!

Carolina Journal Exclusives
NC Cities Go On Annexation Binge

By
Michael Lowrey

May 02, 2003

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

 

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