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- TN County Mayors, City Manager Reflect on Annexation Study
- De-Annexation Bill & Municipal Insurance Transparency Bill
- Governor Signs HB 2371/SB2464 Annexation Bill
- YEA! House Bill 2371 Passes
- CALL TO ACTION–HB 2371–ENDING FORCED ANNEXATION–THE TIME IS FINALLY HERE
- CALL TO ACTION—HB 2371–HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS & MEANS STANDING COMMITTEE–TUES. 3/18/2014 @ 3:00 pm
- CALL TO ACTION—SB 2464–SENATE STATE – LOCAL COMMITTEE–TUES. 3/18/2014 @ 11:30 am
- KnoxFocus Survey on Annexation
- Freedom of Speech, Annexation, Retreat
- Anderson County Commissioner – Abuse of Tax Monies & TML
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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
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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
Lack of Visibility & Abuse in Municipal Leagues Across US
There is gross abuse of tax payer dollars in city financed municipal leagues across the country. These organizations provide insurance to city government (shared pool of money to cover lawsuits). However these groups are not transparent or accountable to insurance … Continue reading
Is Forced Annexation Good for Cities?
By: Brendan Jennings The debate over Tennessee’s policy of forced annexation will reach a climax during the next two weeks in the state legislature. Rep. Mike Carter’s House Bill 475 will be up for consideration on Tuesday, April 9 during … Continue reading