Annexed, Ignored and Over-Taxed– Daily Update May 13, 2026

Give Us Your FeedbackAnnexed, ignored, and over‑taxed—today we break down Wilmington City Council’s push for nearly a 20% property tax hike and what it means for the communities footing the bill. We look at how high‑value neighborhoods like Landfall, Wrightsville Sound, Masonboro Sound, River Lights, and Pine Valley were forcefully annexed years ago and are now being used as the city’s ATM for Democrat tax‑and‑spend dreams. You’ll hear why Republicans will likely never win Wilmington again, and why it may be time for conservative neighborhoods to simply leave the city and rejoin the county. Finally, we walk through the straightforward state‑level process to redraw city lines—and what it would take for local homeowners to say “enough” and make it happen.What you’ll learn / Key moments00:00 – Is it time for conservative communities to leave Wilmington altogether?00:10 – Wilmington’s nearly 20% property tax hike and a proposed budget that’s $44 million higher than last year.00:26 – How annexed areas like Landfall, Wrightsville Sound, Masonboro Sound, River Lights, and Pine Valley are being overruled by downtown liberals.00:50 – The history of forced annexation and how high‑value neighborhoods were pulled into the city without a say.01:11 – Why a Democrat‑controlled council sees Wilmington as a showcase for higher government pay and permanent big‑spending policies.01:23 – The case for de‑annexation: why Republican‑leaning communities should consider rejoining New Hanover County.01:36 – The simple, state‑driven process for redrawing Wilmington’s city limits—and why City Council doesn’t control the map.01:56 – How conservatives can fight back by shrinking Wilmington instead of funding liberal expansion.02:28 – Closing thoughts on standing up, saying “no more,” and taking real local action.What you can doIf you live in one of these over‑taxed, under‑represented neighborhoods, now is the time to get organized. Talk with your HOA, your neighbors, and local conservative leaders about whether it’s finally time to leave Wilmington’s boundaries and return to the county. Learn the petition process, contact your state legislators, and make it clear that you are done being the purse for Democrat tax‑and‑spend experiments. Share this episode, start the conversation in your community, and let Raleigh know that if Wilmington liberals insist on growing government, conservatives will respond by cutting Wilmington down to size.Support the show