Monthly Archives: February 2014
Anderson County Commissioner – Abuse of Tax Monies & TML
Knox News Sentinel last night/today. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2014/feb/25/letter-forced-annexation-unjust-process/ — Unedited Version Below — Letter to Editor, Forced Annexation is immoral. The very powerful Tennessee Municipal League (who represents the cities who benefit from Forced Annexation) is of course in favor of cities being … Continue reading
Rep. Carter’s Rebuttal to the Knoxville News Sentinel
Rep. Carter’s Rebuttal to the Knoxville News Sentinel article that: “Law Makers should move more slowly on annexation”. The Sunday, February 23rd edition of Knoxville News Sentinel included a page length editorial titled; “Law makers should move more slowly on annexation.” … Continue reading
Knox County Commission Resolution on Annexation
Knox County resolution adopted today in favor by a 9-2 vote for Citizen’s right to vote on annexation. Click Here to view resolution.
Anderson County Resolution to End Forced Annexation Unanimously
Right2VoteTN.org would like to thank Anderson County Commission for recognizing the Voters in Tennessee. The Anderson County Commission unanimously (16-0) passed this resolution supporting legislation to End Force Annexation in TN. Click Here to view resolution.
Legislative Road Map – Fix Forced Annexation
The following is the path the bills & committees the bills must take to end forced annexation by cities. Below are the two paths through the house and senate. HB 2371 – Path to End Forced Annexation SB 2464 – … Continue reading
CALL TO ACTION: House Local Government Subcommittee
HB 2371 which will end forced annexation and give Tennesseans the right to vote, is scheduled to be heard by the Local Government Subcommittee tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. Please come and show your support and also show your support for the bill … Continue reading
Letter from County Commissioners Association President
Right2VoteTN.org would like to thank Mr Vallejos for his support for Citizen’s Right to Vote on Annexation. Right2VoteTN.org would like to reach out to the opposing commissioners to support the citizens of Tennessee. Please contact your local county commissioners and … Continue reading
County Commission Resolution Template Available
Right2VoteTN.org releases resolution template at the request of county commissions across the state to show their support for citizens right to vote on annexation and to abolish annexation by ordinance by cities. Click Here to learn more and download template. … Continue reading
HB 0590/SB 0869 (Van Huss/Crowe) – Moves on with obstacle
590 move through H F, W&M SUB-Committee with unanimous vote. The bill still carries a Fiscal note which is worrisome because Even if passed through all committees that would put it “behind the budget”. This is how opponents would try to … Continue reading
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett supports anti-annexation bill
Source: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2014/feb/12/knox-county-mayor-tim-burchett-supports-anti/?print=1 By Gerald Witt Wednesday, February 12, 2014 KNOXVILLE — Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett opposes municipal annexations without consent from neighborhoods, and encouraged Tennessee’s county mayors to back proposed legislation that would strip local control of annexations from cities. … Continue reading
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