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Residents press Blue Ridge council to de-annex recently annexed tracts amid procedural concerns and infrastructure questions
Summary
At a council meeting dominated by public comment, dozens of residents and outside speakers urged the City Council to de-annex two large tracts and keep the land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, citing alleged procedural errors, infrastructure shortfalls and concerns about the developer's affiliations.
The Blue Ridge City Council heard extended public comment urging the de-annexation of two recently annexed tracts and amendments to de-annexation ordinances to remove references to extraterritorial jurisdiction.
During the meeting the council moved into executive session to consult with the city attorney under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 on proposed ordinances to de-annex properties described as approximately 31.969 acres and 141.254 acres. After reconvening, the council opened public comment and heard from residents, petition organizers and outside activists.
Multiple speakers expressed concern about the process used to annex the land, saying required documents and notices were missing. Carrie Allen, a Blue Ridge resident, said the petition circulated and…
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