Mayor Alan Keck of Somerset, KY is proposing a forced annexation of neighboring areas.  This will impose unwanted taxes and countless ordinances on Pulaski Countians that intentionally settled outside of the city limits, with no desire to be a part of the city of Somerset.  Polling shows overwhelming opposition by those that lived in areas proposed to be annexed.  

The majority of residents are satisfied with their current county government and services they provide.  In addition, members of the county government are opposed to the city of Somerset takong over the unincorporated arras currently service by said County government.  The current process does not provide a true legal path for the residents to stop or oppose the annexation. 

Kentucky law allows cities to do this, regardless of level of opposition by citizens living in proposed annexed areas.  The Kentucky State legislature, along with Gov. Matt Bevin should step in and change the laws that allow this practice.

This petition has two goals:

1.  To bring change to Kentucky's laws regarding forced annexation so that citizens living in affected areas can determine the annexation proposals outcome without having to mobilize a massive petition process to stop it.  Proposed annexation should be a ballot measure from the start.

2.   To speak with one voice to the mayor and city of Somerset and say that the affected groups of Pulaski Countians do not want to be annexed into the City of Somerset.

If you believe in a citizens right to choose where they live and choose their local government without being forcibly absorbed into a neighboring jurisdiction, please sign this petition.