Tennessee Legislature could enter fray over annexation
I am sure the cities will fight the annexation bills proposed by Rep. Cobb and Sen. Watson. The bills introduced will make it harder for cities to capture citizens.
State Rep. Jim Cobb, R-Spring City, and state Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, have both filed bills in the general assembly that would curb the amount of power cities currently have to annex.
Rep. Cobb said Wednesday the bill has three essential elements. It would require a referendum for anyone wishing to be annexed, it would create an option of going to a jury trial, if a lawsuit is filed, and it would place the burden of proof for why the annexation is necessary on municipalities.
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