How does annexation affect me?
Including urbanized areas within existing cities or towns allows for more efficient provision of services, greater access to those municipal services, and stronger connections to decisions that affect one’s community.
Understandably, people may be concerned that annexation might increase costs, worsen public services or lead to an increase in crime. Ensuring these issues are discussed, considered and addressed is important to Pierce County, which is why public involvement is emphasized throughout the annexation process. And because the community fabric is bound by people, places and relationships, rather than by legal boundaries, the change associated with a redrawing of those boundaries is rarely disruptive.
To find out more about the kind of the changes that occurred with past annexations, refer to this
FAQ from the City of Bonney Lake.