Why do you suppose those rules were adopted that make it necessary for an area wishing to incorporate obtain permission from any surrounding municipality within one and one half miles of their border? Do you suppose some legislator was bored and decided he needed to write some new statute? Why was the measure passed?
None of us believe that. I am sure that requirement was put into place because of problems that had developed between existing cities and villages that were too close together. Our situation is really unique having three villages not only within the 1 1/2 mile limit but each village has the 1 1/2 mile area extending well within Candlewick. Who could blame the villages for protecting their residents from future problems that could develop with a new city abutting their boundaries?
As I keep repeating, all village leaders will, as they should, act in the best interest of their constituents. They have proven themselves in the past.
Ken Dillenburg