Residents of Killian Crossing urge commissioners to keep neighborhood in Lincoln County

Residents from Killian Crossing pressed the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners during public comment to prevent a boundary reorganization that could move parts of the subdivision into Catawba County.

Bob Billings, representing Killian Crossing residents, said a recent geodetic survey indicates about 300 properties along a new demarcation line could be affected and that residents received no formal notice. Billings cited emergency services and local amenities — Denver Fire Department coverage, a Lincoln County EMS presence and a sheriff’s satellite office — as reasons the subdivision should remain in Lincoln County. He provided estimated financial figures, saying the subdivision’s assessed value was "$68,300,000" and that total estimated revenue associated with roughly 300 properties was "$149,000,000" (figures cited by Billings).

Corey Sides, who identified himself as a resident and scoutmaster, told commissioners the change would disrupt his children’s schooling and asked officials to "fight" to keep the neighborhood in Lincoln County so students need not change schools. Jeff Kwazny described potential household financial impacts, saying a 10% shift in the premium for attending Lincoln County Schools could equate to a sizable loss in home value and that his family had estimated a $3,600 increase in health insurance premiums if moved into Catawba County.

The board did not take action on boundary lines at the meeting. Commissioner Hussein acknowledged the board had received 27 emails on the subject and said commissioners had read each message.

Residents requested follow‑up from county staff and elected officials; no formal timetable or specific county directive was given at the meeting.