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Cullman County Commission opposes bill allowing noncontiguous annexations, approves routine consent items
Summary
At its meeting, the Cullman County Commission passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 322, which would allow municipalities to annex community development districts without contiguous borders, and approved a package of routine consent items including speed-limit changes, appointments and permit extensions.
The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday passed a resolution formally opposing Senate Bill 322, asserting the proposal to let municipalities annex community development districts without contiguous borders could fragment governance and disrupt county planning. The commission also approved several consent-agenda items and routine actions, including speed-limit changes, appointments and subdivision approvals.
The resolution says SB 322 would allow municipalities to annex community development districts without requiring contiguous borders and could complicate infrastructure planning, local zoning and service delivery. Commissioners moved the resolution after public comment from residents who said the measure would affect communities across Cullman County.
Speakers at the meeting urged residents to contact state legislators. The resolution cites concerns about “fragmented governance” and potential loss of local control; the commission approved the measure by voice vote and did not record a roll-call tally in the…
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