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Author of the bill, Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo), criticized an attempt to meld two bills into an annexation compromise, saying he had only been alerted of the effort the previous night.

The case is a constitutional challenge over petition waivers signed by property owners. The waivers prohibited them from challenging annexation in exchange for city services, such as water and sewer.

The Indiana Appeals Court ruled Tuesday against the city’s constitutionality appeal in five of the seven annexation areas.

City of Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson will host three public engagement sessions in December to discuss city initiatives and engage with residents.

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.