Annexation protest at 2 p.m. today in front of Buncombe County Courthouse

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Notice here from StopWoodfin.com:

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 2:00 PM, freedom and democracy go to court to fight the atrocity of forced annexation.  That citizens of the United States would have to battle local government in a court of law for justice is certainly shameful, and is an effort that we can and should support.

 The City of Asheville has been aggressively using the club of bad law in an attempt to forcibly annex the Biltmore Lake Community.  And the community has been fighting back!  When Asheville would not back down, BLC hired a lawyer and their day in court is fast approaching.

In an effort to support not only the Biltmore Lake Community, but all communities across North Carolina who are combating forced annexation, Betty Jackson and StopWoodfin.org are staging a protest to coincide with the opening day of the trial.  Please join in – all opponents of forced annexation are invited!

Details:

 Date:  Tuesday, January 19, 2010

 Time:  2:00 – 5:00 PM

 Place:  In front of the Buncombe County Courthouse

 What to Bring:  A homemade sign (suggestions below)

 Literature will be available for handouts.

 The weather forecast is for 47 degrees and partly cloudy skies, which sounds