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Got questions about the proposed annexations? Or need more information? A chance to learn more comes tonight at the first of three public meetings.

At stake

The City Council is considering annexing 10,000 Guilford County residents into the city. Most live northwest of the city in the Cardinal neighborhoods and surrounding developments.

If approved, the city would provide new residents with fire and police protection, water and sewer service and garbage pick up. In exchange, those residents would pay city taxes the owner of a $200,000 house could expect to pay about $1,270. Thats on top of the $1,383 in county taxes the owner already pays.

Public meetings

Residents can hear a presentation from city staff then speak individually with representatives from city departments.

When

7 p.m. today: Grimsley High School, 801 Westover Terrace

6-8 p.m. Tuesday: Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road

6-8 p.m. Nov. 1: Replacements Ltd., 1089 Knox Road

Next steps

A public hearing on the proposed annexations will take place at the City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St.

By phone

If you have questions, call 373-2489 or 373-2144.