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Mayor Terry Bellamy
Vice Mayor Holly Jones
All Members of the Asheville City Council
Asheville, North Carolina

Re: Forced Annexation of Biltmore Lake and Other Areas Surrounding Asheville

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am requesting that you vote NO to stop FORCED annexation at Biltmore Lake and other areas not voluntarily requesting annexation, so that the residents can avoid double taxation with basically no new or additional services. I believe the citizens of the City of Asheville would be better served if the City Council would continue to focus on other important areas in the community such as: public safety, lack of downtown parking, traffic congestion (whether State or Federal Jurisdiction the City and County Governments need to work together and use their resources to obtain funds to improve our roads in a more timely manner), job creation and a continued effort to create more affordable housing in the area.

While the city would gain additional revenue I believe the capital expenditures required would be neutral or a losing proposition for the City once they employ additional staff and equipment to serve the areas being FORCED to annex into the City.

Again I urge you to vote NO on FORCED annexation at Biltmore Lake. I am confident the City of Asheville can spend tax dollars more wisely than potentially on litigation and legal fees.

Let all the citizens and all forms of government of this region work together to find a win-win mutual solution as the Asheville Region continues to grow.

Sincerely,
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