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Cheyenne council approves annexation including Y Fresh farm after heated public debate
Summary
After three hours of public testimony and multiple amendment votes, Cheyenne's council approved second-reading annexation of several county pockets — including parcels tied to Y Fresh farm — while promising further committee work on urban-farm rules and answers to resident questions.
The Cheyenne City Council voted Feb. 23 to approve second reading of an ordinance annexing several county pockets that are entirely surrounded by city limits, a step that will bring dozens of parcels under Cheyenne regulation despite sustained public opposition from residents connected to Y Fresh farm.
The annexation drew repeated public comment and detailed questions from residents and property owners who said the proposed timeline and code changes could disrupt farm operations. "I do not support this annexation," said Steven Love, a Ward 1 resident, urging the council to cap fines and tie any penalties to the city's costs rather than an up-to-$750 misdemeanor fine the ordinance referenced. Several speakers, including Tommy Nicely and Richard Nicely, asked the council to postpone action or remove specific parcels from the…
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