Towns find champion against annexation; Sen. Lasee backs idea of legislation to keep cities, villages at bay

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: November 6, 2004| Author: AMY RINARD | Copyright information

Towns find champion against annexation

Sen. Lasee backs idea of legislation to keep cities, villages at bay

Town governments in Wisconsin seeking an endorsement of a bill restricting land-hungry cities and villages have found an important ally.

In debating whether to give towns strong protections from annexation -- including the legal leverage to force boundary agreements -- Sen. Alan Lasee will have some clout.

The Republican from Rockland, a Brown County community...