Suburbs Say No to City Annexation | Green Bay News

When big cities like Green Bay and De Pere tried to gobble up surrounding towns like Allouez and Ashwaubenon in the 60s, residents stood firm — voting “no” to annexation despite promises of more jobs and stronger communities. Tensions flared as both cities made moves, even after a major paper company joined Green Bay, but the suburbs refused to be absorbed. After bringing in UW for a study that found no clear path to merger, the towns opted to become villages — legally locking in their independence and shutting down future annexation attempts. It’s a powerful story of local control, where residents chose their own destiny over urban expansion. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/843fd328394e654d