Auburn City Council rejects annexation of 178 acres

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Nearly 200 acres north of U.S. Highway 280 will remain a part of unincorporated Lee County after opposition from nearby residents tanked a proposal to rezone and incorporate the property into the city of Auburn. The Auburn City Council on Dec. 17 unanimously voted against... read full story

"It seems to me that this comes down to trust. Are we to trust that an out-of-town developer will have our best interest at heart in the city of Auburn, or would it seem more logical for the developer to ensure his is profitable?"