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Midlothian council denies petition to deannex 2.19 acres after residents cite higher taxes
Summary
A request to deannex 2.19 acres from the city was denied 4-1 after residents said city services and taxes motivated their petition and staff said the city is meeting obligations in the annexation service plan.
Midlothian council voted 4-1 on Feb. 25 to deny a petition to deannex 2.19 acres addressed in the K.L. Lowenstein survey (petitioners sought removal from city limits).
The vote followed public comment from property owners who said rising property taxes and an unchanged rural character drove their request, and staff testimony that the city is providing services required by the annexation service plan.
The petitioners argued the annexation left them paying city property taxes without the services they expected. Johnny Bishop, who identified himself as living at 2140 Honored Road, said his property taxes “have quadrupled” since annexation and that he and his family chose the…
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