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Suburbs Say No to City Annexation | Green Bay News
When big cities like Green Bay and De Pere tried to gobble up surrounding towns like Allouez and Ashwaubenon in the 60s, residents stood firm — voting “no” to annexation despite promises of more jobs and stronger communities. Tensions flared as both cities made moves, even after a major paper company joined Green Bay, but the suburbs refused to be absorbed. After bringing in UW for a study that found no clear path to merger, the towns opted to become villages — legally locking in their independence and shutting down future annexation attempts. It’s a powerful story of local control, where…
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