Citizens against Neligh annexation
This website is to make the public aware of the current plan the City of Neligh is progressing on to annex businesses, residences and properties around the edges of town.
The major benefit to the City of Neligh is the additional revenue they will gain from property taxes and the additional 1% sales tax that goes to the City of Neligh that Bomgaars and all annexed businesses will be required to charge.
The city representatives are saying that the surrounding businesses and residents are “piggy backing” on Neligh’s 100-plus businesses and the residents who do pay for the services. We are using their streets to drive on that we are not paying for.
This is an insult to every person who comes to Neligh to do business. The three implement dealerships draw customers from a large area Page,Verdigre, NIobora, Creighton, Tilden, Brunswick, Meadow Grove, Newman Grove, Petersburg, Elgin, Bartlett, These customers have choices to take their business elsewhere. The City businesses need these people to survive.
There are 6398 people residing in Antelope County. The City of Neligh has 1599 residents. The businesses inside the city limits would not a have viable customer base if it were not for the surrounding areas. The attitude that non-residents are not welcome should be of concern to the Chamber of Commerce because the negative environment this is creating could have consequences.
This is a forum to share your opinions on this issue. Comments and discussion are welcome.
We also need your help to show up at the meeting on Tuesday night at 7:00 in the City Council Chambers. This is our chance stop this now as they are planning to go on and annex areas 2,3,4 and maybe more.
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