This is the kind of thing we see far too little of nowadays. I applaud both Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and my mayor, Pike Road’s Gordon Stone for trying to come to an amicable solution the border dispute that has bouncing in and out of the courts for the last several years.
The two sides also intend to come to an agreement that, as much as possible, will not block the other from expanding, will make neighborhoods whole again and will keep both parties out of a courtroom.
The two mayors have been in talks since Strange took office in March after succeeding now Congressman Bobby Bright.
Strange said he and Stone are about “90 percent” through the process, which likely will conclude with a judge formally recognizing whatever agreement the two sides reach.
“I think it’s just good, sound business practice to not have the court determine the outcomes and for it to be worked out between leadership — and that’s what we’re trying to do,” Stone said.
The specifics are still being hashed out, but both mayors said the rest of the process will determine how to define boundary lines while respecting the wishes of property owners.
Neither said how clear the boundary lines would be, but as of today, the properties in the two municipalities create a confusing hodgepodge in east Montgomery County.
No doubt, it is extremely confusing and the idea that we may finally get a resolution is a relief to everyone who lives out in this area. There is no need for it to have gotten to where it has and I am thrilled to hear that we may have a resolution soon.
Montgomery Advertiser – Mayors Team Up to Resolve Annex Dispute
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