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Altoona council approves 836.40-acre annexation after public comment

City of Altoona Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The Altoona City Council on March 3 approved an 80/20 voluntary annexation of approximately 836.40 acres, including some parcels without owners’ consent to create uniform boundaries. Residents spoke both for and against the annexation during a public hearing.

Mayor Dean O’Connor presided as the City of Altoona City Council voted to annex approximately 836.40 acres into the city limits on March 3, 2025, approving an 80/20 voluntary annexation that includes some parcels that did not submit voluntary petitions to avoid creating islands.

Community Development Director John Shaw told the council the annexation area totals 836.4 acres; 708.478 acres (88.1871%) are owned by property owners who submitted voluntary annexation petitions and 94.902…

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