Tag Archives: annexation
TN County Mayors, City Manager Reflect on Annexation Study
Source: http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/article/123468/county-mayor-city-manager-reflect-on-annexation-study County mayor, city manager reflect on annexation study January 10th, 2015 10:55 pm by Gary B. Gray This farm is on Old Boones Creek Road in Gray. Recent residential development encroaches on established agricultural land. (Johnson City Press) … 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
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.
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
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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