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Crawford County commissioners deny Mulberry annexation after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing in November 2025, the Crawford County Commission adopted Resolution 2025-032 to deny a city-initiated land annexation by Mulberry tied to a proposed solar project, citing statutory criteria and concerns raised by residents about contracts, property values and public services.
At a Crawford County Commission meeting in November 2025, commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 2025-032 denying the city of Mulberry’s petition to annex several parcels of land for a proposed solar project. County Counsel read the applicable Kansas statute and told the commission it had to find that annexation "will not hinder or prevent the proper growth and development of the area" before granting the request.
Why it matters: The annexation was tied to plans by developer Shasta and drew dozens of public comments. Supporters said the project could generate large near-term revenue for the county and the city; opponents disputed those estimates, sought written contracts and raised concerns about property values, stormwater, public safety and long-term tax effects.
Supporters at the hearing included landowner Rick Allenicki, who told commissioners the project "would generate up to $7,000,000 for the county the…
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