Apr 30 2008
Tryon Approves Forced Annexation
Chapman only vote against plan The Town of Tryon added about 400 new residents to its population Tuesday by approving the involuntary annexation of parts of Gillette Woods, Country Club Road and Harmon Field areas. Tryon Town Council held a special meeting Tuesday night to approve the annexation plan, with council member Austin Chapman being the only member to vote against the plan. The meeting lasted only about 15 minutes and took place before a crowd of about 70 people, some of who booed following the vote. “Hope ya’ll enjoy your job while you got it,” was one of the numerous statements heard from the audience once the meeting adjourned. “It won’t last long. We’ll see you in court.”
Every member of the Tryon Town Council that voted for this needs to lose their council seats. Nothing sends a stronger message to a lawmaker than threatening their power.
