We know the merger process can be confusing — trust us, we’ve been plenty confused ourselves. Here’s the process, as plain as we can make it:
Right now – until November 7, 2023: The Merger Commission organizers are holding community meetings to discuss the concept of a Merger Commission.
November 7, 2023: We hope you will VOTE YES to form the Merger Commission to investigate the PROS & CONS of St. Albans Township merging with the Village of Alexandria. Remember, this vote is only to form a commission to investigate all angles of a merge – good and bad.
If the Merger Commission formation is approved by voters the Merger Commission has 8 months to do intensive research.
The commission will engage with the community to present research findings and answer questions to reach a recommendation based on facts: to merge or not to merge.
If it is determined by the Merger Commission that a merge is in the best interest of the community, the merger would go up for (yes, another) vote. IF a merge is recommended, plans are put into place to ensure a smooth transition IF the voters agree to the merger.
Yes, it is possible that our research might determine a merge is not in the best interest of the community.
If a merger is approved via community vote, the transition plans are put into place to ensure a smooth transition. Community input continues to be critical to our future success.
More of a visual person? Here’s a road map:
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