Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Newberry commission approves seven voluntary annexations; mayor urges action on nearby grinding operation
Summary
The City of Newberry voted unanimously on first reading to annex seven applicants covering 11 parcels as part of Annexation No. 40. During public comment Mayor Joe Hoffman urged the city to pursue legal action and seek a change to a proposed state bill to prevent mulch/grinding operations from bypassing local ordinances.
The City of Newberry commission on Dec. 8 unanimously approved on first reading seven voluntary annexation ordinances (Annexation No. 40) covering 11 parcels, staff said.
Staff stated the annexations — filed as ordinances 2025-76, 2025-77, 2025-78, 2025-79, 2025-81, 2025-82 and 2025-83 — together involve roughly 227 acres and aim to strengthen contiguity and compactness of the municipal boundary. Each ordinance was read by title and passed on a voice vote with no public opposition. "These ordinance[s] make certain findings, provide for land use, zoning and land development regulations, and provide an effective…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
