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Independence council advances second reading on annexation; requests Polk County surrender jurisdiction over two county roadways

5807845 · May 28, 2025
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The City of Independence council on May 27 conducted a second reading of an ordinance to annex portions of county roadways and considered a resolution asking Polk County to surrender jurisdiction over two road segments.

The City of Independence council on May 27 conducted a second reading of an ordinance to annex portions of county roadways into the city and considered a related resolution requesting Polk County surrender jurisdiction over select segments.

City staff explained the annexation ordinance (Council Bill 2025-03) would bring right-of-way segments into city limits; the roads discussed in staff presentations included portions of Corvallis Road (also described as Fort Millers Road in staff remarks), Sixth Street and Hoffman…

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