Tanner Annexation petition drive nears completion

North Bend Public Works Director Ron Garrow announced receipt of new petition packages for annexation of the area refered to as the Tanner Annexation, bringing the signature drive to over 80% of its intended goal. This annexation would expand the geographical boundaries of North Bend by approximately 33% and would bring the Urban Growth Area north of Interstate 90 into the corporate limits all the way to Truck Town. Signature gatherers continue their efforts and have set a goal of obtaining authorization from owners of 60% of the assessed valuation with the area before the end of April, 2009.

If the proponents are sucessful in obtaining the signatures, the City Council will then conduct a public hearing and make a determination as to whether to authorize the expansion of the City.