annexation

A court decision four years ago seemed to pave the way for the city's annexation attempt. But since then, one of former Mayor John Hamilton’s major initiatives has hit roadblock after roadblock.

The court ruled against the city in August, blocking the attempted annexation of Areas 1A and 1B in southwest Monroe County.

In a statement, Mayor Kerry Thompson said the city strongly believes in the merits of its case and remains hopeful about the outcome.

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The court Wednesday ruled against the city of Bloomington and awarded damages filed by remonstrators blocking the city’s annexation attempt of Areas 1A and 1B.

Bloomington city officials are appealing the annexation ruling over the constitutionality of the state’s 2019 law on the validity of remonstrance waivers.

Monroe Circuit Court is granting Bloomington’s request to finalize the June 18th annexation judgment so it can be appealed.

The city argued the law violates U.S. and Indiana constitutional provisions preventing the state from breaking existing contracts.

A representative for County Residents Against Annexation says it plans to appeal if a judge overseeing the annexation case over areas 1A and 1B does not rule in its favor.

Bloomington’s annexation trial over the remonstrance results of areas 1A and 1B is complete.