forced-annexation

RALEIGH — People seeking real reform of North Carolina’s annexation law should ignore a bill that cleared the N.C. House last year. That bill does more harm than good, a…

The House passed an annexation bill (HB 524) that not only fails to provide real reform, but also makes forced annexation an even greater problem for the 4.1 million North Carolina citizens living in unincorporated areas. Under forced annexation, municipalities may unilaterally force individuals to live in municipalities.