Council narrowly approves consent-to-annexation resolution after split vote
August 06, 2026 | Trenton, Butler County, Ohio
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Trenton City Council on Aug. 6 approved a resolution consenting to annexation for territory proposed to be annexed under Ohio Revised Code Section 709.024. The vote passed 4–3, with Council Members Marci Butts, Austin Proffitt and Ken Roark recorded as voting against the resolution.
The measure was read and considered on second reading; several council members and residents had raised concerns about transparency, potential infrastructure impacts and whether the City should seek additional public input. Council’s narrow margin underscores divisions among elected officials about whether annexation is the preferable governance route for the development site.
The measure was read and considered on second reading; several council members and residents had raised concerns about transparency, potential infrastructure impacts and whether the City should seek additional public input. Council’s narrow margin underscores divisions among elected officials about whether annexation is the preferable governance route for the development site.
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