Huntersville Annexation

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Update:  April 23, 2007 - Annexation Postponed

Based on the feedback received at the public hearing on Thursday, April 12, 2007 and subsequent discussions with citizens and elected officials, the Mayor and Town Board have decided to postpone the request for special legislation to authorize the annexation.  Based on the direction from the Mayor, House Bill 1133 (Huntersville Annexation) will be deferred and will not be taken up during the 2007 long session.

According to the Mayor, the Town will establish an Advisory Board, which will focus on issues raised at the hearing and other topics related to the proposed annexation.  I strongly encourage those who took the time to attend the hearing to continue to engage in the dialog and to work with the Town officials to develop a plan that addresses zoning and timing issues.

On a final note, those who live in the ETJ should find a certain amount of satisfaction in knowing that your voice was heard and you made a difference.  You built a good case, you captured the town official's attention, and you have laid the groundwork for creating a win-win for the property owners in the ETJ and the Town.

Update:  April 16, 2007

The Town of Huntersville hosted a public hearing on Thursday, April 12, 2007.  The hearing was attended by more than 100 residents.  Every who spoke indicated they were against the annexation.  One speaker asked for a show of hands from the audience for people who were against the annexation and nearly everyone raised their hand.  When asked who was for the annexation, no one raised their hand.

With the public notices and hearings completed, the Town of Huntersville will take up the question as to whether to request that Representatives Tillis and Saunders consider moving forward with the local legislation.  The Town of Huntersville will likely take up this matter at the regularly scheduled meeting on April 16, 2007.  If the Town votes to request the special legislation, the local representatives must decide whether to move forward.  If you have an opinion about the annexation, please provide your feedback below and contact the Town Of Huntersville officials (CLICK this link).

Original Posting March 2007

The Town of Huntersville has requested special legislation to authorize the annexation of the areas east of Highway 115 that are within the Town's "sphere of influence."  In the picture below (CLICK this link), the yellow area to the right is the target area for the annexation. 

There is a filing deadline of March 28th to file bills that are "local" in scope, so I must file the bill in order for it to be considered in this 2007 session.  As the bill sponsor and the Representative whose district covers the majority of the target area, I have the authority remove the bill from consideration if there are any concerns or if there is significant citizen opposition.  The bill filing does not suggest that the measure will move forward.  I simply want to give the Town officials the opportunity to secure public support and, unless I file by the deadline, it would postpone consideration until 2009.

As a condition for filing the bill, I have asked the town to complete due diligence, including public notice through the print media, a mailing to every affected household, and a public hearing on April 12th (CLICK this link to see the announcement). My goal is to provide citizens with every opportunity to have their questions answered and to have their concerns heard.  As an additional step, I am providing you with the ability to provide me with feedback though an online response. 

If you would like to have your opinions recorded, provide your feedback below.  To validate your input, you must provide a valid Huntersville address and email address.  Your personal information will never be shared or used for any other purpose without your approval.  Unverified addresses will be discarded.