Forced Annexation

Fayetteville tends arbitrarily expand its city limits, compelling those people who choose to live outside of town to become citizens of the expanding municipality. Many of these citizens do not want or need the services offered by the city government, which are paid for through compulsory taxation.

We oppose forced annexation in Cumberland County.

Right now, the Cumberland County Libertarian Party supports the Gates Four community in its efforts to fight forced annexation. One of the essential rights of a free society is the ability to vote with one's feet. If you disagree with the policies of a city, you should be allowed to move outside of that city.

The problem with Gates Four, as with many of the recent annexed communities, is that the city of Fayetteville has choosen to annex those communities simply to collect more tax revenue. This is greed, and does not serve to better the annexed communities.

Is your community being annexed? Would you like support from the Cumberland County Libertarian Party at your community and city council meetings? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .