Daren Bakst, John Locke Foundation director of legal and regulatory studies, discusses the elements of meaningful annexation reform in North Carolina. These comments are tied to his new report, Meaningful Annexation Reform: Getting through the smoke and mirrors.
Related
News
State flags Littleton over audit delays, financial concerns
he Town of Littleton, Halifax County, faced financial scrutiny at last week’s Local Government Commission meeting.
Theresa Opeka
News
House Oversight Committee summons school leaders over library books
House lawmakers call Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School leaders to testify over elementary library books, escalating oversight tied to Parents’ Bill of Rights law.
Andrew Pomeranz
News
LGC delays Rocky Mount takeover, sets conditions for city
Local Government Commission (LGC) officials on Wednesday agreed to postpone a potential state takeover of Rocky Mount’s finances, contingent on the city complying with specific requirements.
Theresa Opeka
News
Durham pauses zoning rewrite after legal challenges
The pause reflects broader tensions in NC over housing, growth, and property rights. Cities such as Durham, Raleigh, and Charlotte continue to see population growth and rising housing costs.
Annie Dance