Suit filed over annexation

Several property owners are suing to void an annexation of property that Bella Vista voters approved in a May election.

A lawsuit was filed Thursday in Benton County Circuit Court by George Rhoads on behalf of dozens of property owners against the city of Bella Vista.

A boundary cleanup ordinance was adopted on Jan. 23, and the annexation was voted in favor of during the May 22 primary election.

The land is along the city’s borders. The largest section includes Cooper Elementary School and Bella Vista Heights.

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