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Jackson County Board of Commissioners backs annexation bill, declines to testify

Jackson County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

County Counsel Joel Benton briefed the board on a proposed bill that would allow cities to annex land outside urban reserves; the board agreed to support the legislation but decided not to provide testimony. County Administrator Danny Jordan also warned of a possible walkout over a transportation bill. Executive session on litigation followed.

County Counsel Joel Benton briefed the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on a proposed bill that would allow cities to annex land into cities outside of the urban reserve. The board discussed the proposal and agreed to support the bill but decided it would not provide testimony at this time.

The decision came during the work session…

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