Village of Galena Moves Ahead with Annexation of Property for Massive Development Plan Which Cannot be Challenged by Referendum

Last week the Village Council of Galena met to consider annexation plans for a massive development proposed by the Champion Companies that would more than double their population. Residents and Champion employees queued up early, some wanting to listen and others to speak. Ultimately the two annexation ordinances passed as emergency measures by unanimous vote, providing no referendum option.

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