The entire consolidation process is being driven by outsiders like the CGC and the state Boundary Commission. The CGC has "far-reaching powers."  The Boundary Commission can order any new boundaries it wants.  It's out of control!

Fact:   As shown elsewhere on this site, the CGC is anything but "outsiders."  We live here, and we have no more power than any other group of citizens.  And the State Boundary Commission is simply doing what it's supposed to do.  In the end, regardless of the Boundary Commission's recommendation, no consolidation will take place until 51% of those voting on the inevitable referendum in each jurisdiction approve.   Nothing is "out of control," except perhaps the rhetoric and hyperbole of some of those opposing consolidation.