Obviously, no one in the annexation territories is happy about this ruling.

Basically, the judge ruled that we did not prove our case under section IC 36-4-3-13(e) of the annexation law other than we do receive adequate police protection from the Sheriff’s Department and Hamilton County maintains our roads. Evidently, in the judge’s view, we did not prove the other elements of 13(e)—we won’t publicly comment on the particulars at this point due to our pending appeal.

What’s Next? Obviously, we want to appeal the ruling. But, what we do specifically is up to each of you. By appealing, at a minimum, we move the case into next year; as you recall, Fishers cannot annex us in 2009 as it is the year before the decennial census. This would delay annexation—if we lose the appeal—into 2010. If we win, then they can’t try again for four years after the appeal ruling.

Why is it up to you? It will likely cost about $15,000 to go through the appeal process. Thus, we need to collect $15,000 to undertake the process. We will start the filing procedure, but to move forward we simply need the money.

By now you know: www.SayNoToFishers.com, click “Donate Now”; Geist United Opposition, P.O. Box 56023, Indianapolis, IN 46256.

Happy New Year from the GUO

Despite not prevailing at the Superior Court level:

We want to wish each and everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

One the whole, we all have much to be thankful for and we all look forward to a brighter 2009, hoping that it brings us peace, economic recovery, and the joys of family and friends.

Happy New Year!