Why are people that live so close to the city complaining about annexation. If they would have done their homework, they would have seen that annexation was in the plans for the Monkey Juction area years ago. If a person does not want to be annexed, then don't live so close to the city limits. Specifically Mr. Yates. You moved from the Masonboro area, but only moved a few miles down the road. I don't believe that this annexation thing snuck up on you. As I see it, everyone of you(people opposed to annexation)want the benefits and services of the city, but do not want to pay your part. Annexation is fine as long as it is not me(people affected by annexation).