It should be the only way to do business. Some streets were overlaid that did not look all that bad, but the equipment was in the area so it was used. If pot holes are patched when needed, it would save the streets. Be flexible with the amount spent. Sometimes a disaster happens and there is an emergency.
Annexation is almost certain to be an issue facing the next council and mayor.
The issue of annexation will not come up unless the mayor or council brings it up. We need to concentrate on seeing that every person annexed in 1989 has all city services. The cost must be considered for both sides. It upsets the county and city school funding and taxes. This is America where we have a right to vote, not take.