Recent state legislation is stripping away local government powers and Brunswick County seems to be at the head of the table.
Brunswick County representatives in recent years have taken away Leland’s ability to annex more property, eliminated Southport’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, de-annexed properties from towns, and are now requesting to change the way development decisions are made.
And days before America’s 250th anniversary, State Rep. Charlie Miller and Sen. Bill Rabon have backed legislation to limit the city of Southport’s attempts to expand and protect its historic district…