![]() ![]() Proponents of incorporation had argued that as a traditional city they could garner more federal COVID-19 relief funds, manage their own roadways, and fend off annexation attempts from the cities of Conroe or Houston. In a letter sent to residents one week before the election, Brady wrote, “How do bigger government, higher costs, and double-taxing ourselves for roads and law enforcement make us a better community than we already are?”Īrea business leaders also united to oppose the annexation, and The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution stating that the “current low tax, pro-business environment attracts hotels, restaurants, and quality businesses.” Since then, the issue and an incorporation study commissioned by the board of directors have been hotly debated, even drawing attention from Rep. ![]() Residents of The Woodlands overwhelmingly voted in favor of keeping the township’s unique governance model by a 2 to 1 margin Tuesday.Īlthough previously the township’s board of directors indicated they would not put a long-discussed incorporation measure on the ballot in an off-year election, suddenly last August they voted 5 to 2 to place the issue before voters this year. ![]()
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