Stop Annexation

stop ALL NC annexations

Jim Penrod — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:03:03 GMT

Now that we were able to stop the city of Greensboro, we need to help support the efforts some are doing to change the state laws so that North Carolina would be more inline with the other states in the USA. Please go to the following website to learn more and find out how to help. www.stopNCannexation.com

WE WON!!!!

Jim Penrod — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:53:56 GMT

We won!!!

We did what most said was IMPOSSIBLE!!!

Maybe we should talk about all the things you can do for your family with your extra money. I would like to put together a community gathering soon so we can continue to get to know our neighbors.

I would also like to thank everyone that helped get the annexation delayed.
Some helped with their time, money, prayers, words, bodies, i feel we would have gotten the result that we did if is was not for all the efforts. THANK YOU!!!

Please send me an email if you have ideas or thoughts about getting together. Info@nc-caan.com

Community gathering update

Jim Penrod — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:06:30 GMT

I think we all had a great time at the community gathering yesterday on Sunday March 16th. it was so awesome to see all the families with their children out playing together, and sharing tier toys. It was very special for me to meet some of our neighbors, and to be able to talk to them for a few minutes, now the next time a wave I will know more about who I am waving to.

THANKS for coming!

We raise some money to offset some of the cost of the signs, and other expenses that we have. Thank you all who donated your money for the supplies, food and everything especially your time, to make the party a hit. Now what we really need to do is write to each of the council members and ask them to DELAY our annexation. We also MUST fill the meeting room on April 1st at 5:30 so they have to look at each one of us when they vote.

WEB SITE UP!

Jim Penrod — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:50:38 GMT

FYI all the website is up and running.

you can get there at www.nc-caan.com go check it out. and thank Kevin Bullard next time you see him.
THANKS Kevin!!

Communtiy gathering

Jim Penrod — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:40:00 GMT

COME ONE COME ALL!!!!

Whitehurst village Park

SUNDAY March 16 th from 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Games for the children including a "Sponge Bob Moonwalk"

A time to gather as friends and get to know your neighbors

CAAN will be selling hot dogs and pop

PLEASE COME and enjoy yourself

Media coverage

Jim Penrod — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:00:28 GMT

I want to thank WFMY tv for continuing to tell our story on the news. I was impressed with the coverage last night. I thought that Heather Armstrong explained what was going on very well.

THANK YOU HEATHER!!!

here is the link to the coverage. http://www.digtriad.com/video/?aid=190297&storyid=99645&cat=57

It was nice that the city of Greensboro responded from our request, with the a community meting last night and one on the west side of town on Thursday. For us to get a chance to talk with the different city departments. I had hoped that more of the community would have shown up to learn some more and ask questions. I found it interesting to talk to the officers from the police department and hear their answers to the under staffing in their department and how they are dealing with the Gangs in Greensboro. I just hope the gangs dont find us and that they can hire and train all the police that they need. Is more than a bit concerning to me to hear from them how under staffed they are and then to learn the time line to train and prepare an officer, before they can start to protect us. maybe sometime in 2009 or 2010 we will have the correct number of officers.

We still need to write letters to each council members explaining your (our) concerns. they still have the final vote. we also need to show up in mas to the April 1st City council meeting. we should be there at 5:15 pm.

Don't forget the party we are having in the Whitehurst village part this Sunday March 16 th from 12:30-3:30 PM

yard signs

Jim Penrod — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:33:39 GMT

look for new yard signs to start showing up around the neighborhood!!! they look great however there is a misspelling on the blog site listed on the yard sign, however we have fixed so that if they go the address on the yard sign they will be redirected to the correct blog site. sorry for the mix up.

police update

Jim Penrod — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:28:15 GMT

Lyle showed me in the news paper where they reported that at any given time there are between 14 - 20 police officers on duty. If there are 240,000 residents in Greensboro that would make the ratio 1/ 12,000!. and if you read the report that the city had to prepare for the annexation areas, that report details that the coverage is 2.46 police per 1,000 residents. If my math is correct: they say they coverage would be 1.25/ 500 and if the news paper data is correct the city is protected at a coverage of 1/ 12,000. and they think that they can and SHOULD annex our area that is 5 + miles away from the main city. i say NO they CAAN't protect us. I am sorry but that is not even close. Just another reason why they should delay our annexation.

Fox 8 News report

Jim Penrod — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:30:19 GMT

here is the link to the Fox 8 story about the Feb 20th meeting www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=F093351B5D67C1450865E599588BBEC2?contentId=5836739&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1
I am so happy for what Council Member Mary Rakestraw had to say in the Fox 8 report.
There will be a story in next Wednesday Rock Creek Record also. more on it once it is printed

Feb 20 meeting update

Jim Penrod — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:30:13 GMT

Way to go!!

I thought I would send out a quick up-date from this evening meeting at Sedalia Elementary. I was very satisfied with the turnout and with everyone that spoke and shared from their heart. I want you all to hear the answer that council member Mary Rakestraw said when at the end I asked her “What is your position on this annexation?” she said “I oppose this annexation”

The purpose of the meeting was to explain our concerns to one or two council members. Therefore they could ask questions of us and form an informed opinion about this annexation decision for themselves before they have to vote.

We are doing what we can! I am proud of each of you that took your time to come out and to stay informed and helping promote the cause. If enough of us keep fighting I believe we have a opportunity to delay this annexation for a few years. Our words resonated very well with both Dick Hails, from city planning, and with council member Rakestraw this evening. I think if we can keep this up and work with a few more council members, and if we fill the council meeting room on April 1^st we will get a favorable decision. THAT WILL BE SO AWESOME!!

Council member T. Dianne Bellemy-Small was not able to make the meeting, she came down with a cold this afternoon. She will meet with us.

A few reminders from council member Rakestraw, 1. Stay connected with our group, 2. Talk to each council member 3. Send a personal letter (not a form letter) to each council member 4. Attend each and every meeting to make your voice heard.

Ohhh yea, we had some great coverage on the T.V. at 10pm on Fox news.

Look for some new information at the blog blog.nc-caan.com

your impact

Jim Penrod — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:34:53 GMT

Attention Homeowner:

Do you know how much your taxes will go up???

HOME VAULE NEW GREENSBORO TAX

150,000 $1,200.00

210,000 $1,800.00

350,000 $2,600.00

Are you ready to pay that NEW bill when it comes due??

Yes, that is every year!

welcome

Jim Penrod — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:34:18 GMT

Welcome to the blog page for the CAAN (Citizens Against Annexation Now).

We have created this Blog to keep our neighbors and friends updated on the current activities of our fight to postpone or stop the city of Greensboro from annexing our property.

I will try to update this page as often as I have new information. I also would like you to add information as you find it. I think it will take a team effort to slow or stop the POWERFULL city. We all know they want our tax dollars.

From the research that some of us have done I feel that there is some opportunity to delay or stop them. For example.

1st. The Petitions that were given to the city are over 10 (TEN) years old and are not the majority owners of the land now.

2nd. some of the city council members that we have spoken with understand our concerns for the ability of the city to provide the services required because of the distance we are from the rest of the city.

3rd. The current economic conditions in our neighborhood. The mortgage crises is hitting home with a skyrocketing number of foreclosures and empty homes.

Please join in and stay active.

We have a neighborhood wide meeting scheduled for this Saturday Feb 9^th from 2-4 at the Mount Pleasant church. On the corner of Mt.Hope church Rd. and Burlington Rd. Less than 2 miles from your home.

Please come and learn how you can get involved.