CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Saint Albans officials have withdrawn their annexation proposal regarding property associated with Sun Valley and Lakewood Drive.
The annexation proposal included all streets and adjacent properties on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper said there were serious concerns about the related petition and if it met state code.
“I have stated several times that “forced” annexations are not good public policy,” he added. “I understand the city intends to move forward under one of the other methods of annexation that allows for the public to have a greater say in the ultimate decision.”
A public hearing before the Kanawha County Planning Commission set was Wednesday has been canceled as a result of the decision. A similar hearing at the Dec. 19 Kanawha County Commission meeting has also been canceled.