Category Archives: News
De-Annexation Bill & Municipal Insurance Transparency Bill
New Legislative Session has started and we need to encourage lawmakers to continue to strengthen personal property rights in TN. The following bills need to be presented: – Citizen De-Annexation Legislation (to reverse prior forced annexation by cities in TN) … Continue reading
Governor Signs HB 2371/SB2464 Annexation Bill
April 16, 2014 PRESS RELEASE Media contact: Rep. Mike Carter Ph: (615) 741-3025 Email: rep.mike.carter@capitol.tn.gov” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Signs HB 2371 / SB2464 sponsored by Rep. Carter R-Ooltewah & Senator Bo Watson R- Hixson Ending Forced Annexation and Giving Tennesseans … Continue reading
YEA! House Bill 2371 Passes
House Bill 2371 passes the house and on it’s way to be signed by the Governor of Tennessee!. Thank You to Rep Carter/Sen Watson/Rep Van Husk/Sen Crowe and all the citizens across the state who have made this a community … Continue reading
CALL TO ACTION–HB 2371–ENDING FORCED ANNEXATION–THE TIME IS FINALLY HERE
ALL: Landmark Bill – Vote Tomorrow (Wed 9am CST) HB 2371 to end forced annexation and give Tennesseans the right to vote as amended is arguably the most powerful annexation bill in the country as it stands. It has passed … Continue reading
KnoxFocus Survey on Annexation
Do you believe that any annexation by the City of Knoxville should be approved by a referendum, voted on by both Knoxville City and Knox County voters? Click Here to view survey results
Freedom of Speech, Annexation, Retreat
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Source: http://www.knoxfocus.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ixJ73ECM.pdf The two items that had the potential for the most debate passed without a whimper at Knox County Commission’s meeting last Monday. One dealt with a county employee’s rights to free speech and the … Continue reading
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.
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