Do you really know how bad North Carolina’s annexation law really
is? Test your knowledge, as I provide a series of questions
throughout the day (in honor of tomorrow’s joint annexation commission
meeting). To see what is needed for real reform of the annexation
law, you can view my new blueprint for annexation reform.
As you answer the questions correctly, you could become a millionaire (in make believe)!
$1,000 Question: In the Nolan v. Village of Marvin case, the Village of Marvin was arguing that it could annex an area based on providing only what types of services?
a) Police and fire protection
b) Water and sewer services
c) Part-time administrative services, such as
zoning and tax collection
d) All of the above
$2,500 Question: When would an annexation victim receive a water
and sewer hook-up to their home if they miss the often hidden
requirement that victims must request a water and sewer hook-up within
five days after the public hearing?
a) Within two years
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 1 year
d) Whenever the city can get around to it–possibly 15 years or more
Answers will be provided in about an hour or so.
Feel free to cheat by looking at past annexation reports here, here, and here. Also, take a look at CLI’s City and County Guide’s section on annexation, and the property rights section in Agenda 2008.
**This is not real, please don’t contact me asking me for money because you got an answer correct**
