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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2008
Page
3
City Manager Richard Morton suggests studying potential annexation to expand the tax base and possibly lower city rates. Growth could be steered by zoning, but landowners may resist. Any expansion would require services and upfront costs, warranting careful study and public input before rushing into commitment.
A compact listing of district and state officials including U S Rep Mike Conaway of Midland and Senators Cornyn Hutchison, with office addresses in Washington D C and Texas cities Odessa and Midland plus phone numbers for constituent use. Also notes late George E Buddy West and Rep Tom Craddick with Austin addresses and phone lines.
A brief item notes a political grant tied to debates on self-control amid rising unrest. Authorities claim the grant aims to fund civic programs, while critics warn it could empower factions. No further names or dates were readable in the fragment.
City officials argue that annexing land spurs urban sprawl and higher taxes. To reduce taxes, experts advocate growth management and tighter development controls rather than expanding municipal borders.
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