Proposed Coolidge annexation sparks outrage among property owners

by Rofida Khairalla | Coolidge Examiner

A site near State Route 287 and Sunshine Boulevard received approval from the Pinal County Board of Supervisors to be developed into a solar energy farm/Pinal County

After Pinal County gave the green light to a 257-acre solar farm, the city of Coolidge is now looking into potentially annexing a portion of the project’s land as well as several other surrounding properties.

The city is looking to annex approximately 536 acres, which will involve approximately nine property owners.

A public hearing on the annexation was held during Monday’s City Council meeting, where several property owners urged the council members to reconsider.

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