Lake Stevens annexation advances without public vote

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LAKE STEVENS — City and Snohomish County leaders have passed a major annexation plan without an advisory vote they previously said they would pursue to gauge voters’ thoughts on the proposal.

The Southeast Interlocal Annexation, which is not yet final, includes roughly 3,000 more residents on about 500 acres east and south of the lake, plus the lake itself. That land is now unincorporated.

The County Council voted 3-1 on Wednesday to approve an agreement outlining the terms of the annexation. Council members Megan Dunn, Jared Mead and Nate Nehring said they felt comfortable passing the agreement after receiving additional comments from residents following a meeting on March 9, when the advisory vote was discussed.

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County Council Chairwoman Stephanie Wright voted against the agreement, saying she still preferred that an advisory vote take place first.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lake-stevens-annexation-advances-without-public-vote/

[Lettuce Be]

1. Pros? Cons? My son lives in Lake Stevens

Yes I could ask him, but thought perhaps you know some facts.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

2. I don't live in Lake Stevens

So I really don't know one way or the other.

As one who lives however in unincorporated Snohomish County I would prefer a chance to vote on it if my area was to be annexed into a city (in my case Everett).