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Cedar Grove Inching Closer to Dissolution Save Email Print
Posted: 9:42 AM Jul 16, 2008
Last Updated: 9:42 AM Jul 16, 2008
Reporter: Josh Gauntt
Email Address: joshua.gauntt@wjhg.com


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At a special workshop meeting, Burke, in front of a big turnout, presented a draft ordinance. The ordinance, if voted on and passed, would dissolve the town of Cedar Grove, dissolve its corporation and its charter.

One big question remains. Is the town substantially surrounded by other municipalities? It's a question that commissioners and residents want answered. If it is, then according to Commissioner Chris Burnham, the town can't dissolve.

If it's not, then other municipalities such as Panama City can take over the town. It's a debate that potentially could end up in court, but for Cedar Grove residents, it's something they're willing to do to keep their town. Even some commissioners agree.

"I just hope the people see what you three have done to this city. You were supposed to represent us, not go in and destroy a city. I've been here for a long time. We love Cedar Grove and Cedar Grove is going to make it," Dianne Hall, a Cedar Grove resident, said.

"If we go in there in this county and they vote to actually accept us, I don't know whether it will be in six months or whenever. I guarantee they are going to set a special election to tax us further," Adewitt Morrison, another Cedar resident, said.

"Whether its 20 percent of your constituents that wanted to do this, but what about the other 80 percent? I certainly hope they get up and vote. I certainly hope so," said Chris Burnham, Cedar Grove Commissioner.

Cedar Grove commissioners could potentially vote on a final dissolution ordinance next Tuesday.

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Posted by: HAL Location: Cedar Grove on Jul 16, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Hmm... What was in the dissolution ordinance? That would have been nice to have in the story as well.

Posted by: Jeff Location: Panama City on Jul 16, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Cedar Grove's a pit. Dissolve it. The 80-20 constituent split would most likely support eliminating that mess.

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