In a recent press release, city of Ukiah officials announced that the city will not be submitting an application for annexation this summer as originally planned, and that any attempts to increase its boundaries will not include the amount of property previously being considered.
“The city is committed to pulling back and re-evaluating our next steps as we work to identify areas for annexation that position our entire valley to thrive in the long-term,” Councilmember Mari Rodin is quoted as saying in a press release, which notes that city and county representatives met again this month “as per the terms of the Master Tax Sharing Agreement. At that meeting, (city representatives told county representatives that the city of Ukiah) was revisiting the scope of the proposed reorganization, and that it intends to reduce the amount of land included in any future proposal.”
The release also notes that city representatives reported to county representatives that city staff “will not have an application ready for submittal to (the Local Agency Formation Commission) this summer as originally planned.”
The release explains that the Ukiah City Council “directed staff to remove the previously proposed annexation boundary map from the Ukiah website, and that “the city looks forward to continuing to engage with stakeholders to understand their concerns and priorities, (and) is developing a process for public engagement that examines potential impacts and benefits in developing alternatives for annexation.”
“We recognize the need for deeper discussion about how and where services will be responsibly delivered to the community, which is really what this is all about,” Rodin is quoted further as saying. “We’ll then use the feedback and information we get to develop alternatives for further consideration.”
“Strong cities make strong counties, and strong counties make strong cities,” City Manager Sage Sangiacomo is quoted as saying in the release. “Ukiah is committed to working with the county in good faith under the terms of the Master Tax Sharing Agreement signed last year. A well-considered annexation will result in improved quality of life and a stronger economy.”
For updates and more information, visit www.cityofukiah.com/annexation
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