Game On-the Fight is at Hand and Contributions Are Needed

As you all know, on September 17th the Fishers Town Council introduced three new ordinances to forcibly annex the Geist Area. These three ordinances replace the original four they introduced almost two years ago.

Even though we are proceeding down the incorporation track, we still must fight this forced annexation bid by the Town of Fishers.

The Geist United Opposition (GUO) was formed then to fight the forced annexation.  Through GUO’s efforts we delayed the original annexation and, in fact, got the original annexation ordinances withdrawn (although we knew it would only be for a short period).  If GUO hadn’t been formed, we’d all be singing the Fishers anthem by now and paying much higher property taxes.

Using tax numbers provided by the Town, we’ve saved Geist property tax payers over $2,209,000 in additional taxes each year that we’ve delayed the forced annexation.  That averages $1,105 per homeowner per year!

Despite how “magnanimous” the Town Council views itself (by offering to take our tax money and then give some small portion back for stuff we don’t need or want), the Game is On and the court battle is just a short time away.

Many of you have said that you will contribute money when the court battle is at hand, well, NOW IS THE TIME!

We are being forced to remonstrate against this annexation.  And, you can bet that when we win in the County Superior Court, the Fishers Town Council will appeal; when we win in Appellate Court, they will appeal to the state Supreme Court.  In its blind arrogance, the Fishers Town Council simply won’t stop until they’ve spent millions of their taxpayers’ money on this boondoggle.

Since they are forcing this action we are going to need several hundred thousand dollars for the legal battle (we’re a bit more careful with our money than the Town Council).  But, this is not a bad investment on our part.  If each homeowner simply gives about 18% of their first year average tax savings ($1,105)-which you’ve already saved thanks to the efforts of the GUO-or $200, that would go a long way to satisfying our projected legal funding needs.

So, please contribute today and contribute generously.  Many people have worked very long hours on your behalf to fight the good fight.  Now is the time to show your appreciation and your willingness to do your part.

Go to the “Donate Now” link to contribute online; or, send a check to:

Geist United Opposition
P.O. Box 56023
Indianapolis, IN 46256

Thank you very much!

GAME ON!