Masonboro, Wilmington, and De‑Annexation: Fighting Back Against Tax‑and‑Spend Democrats - June 16, 2026

Give Us Your FeedbackWilmington Democrats have made it clear they’d rather grow government and hike property taxes than listen to homeowners who are already stretched thin. In this Daily Update, I explain how de‑annexation lets communities like Masonboro push back by taking their high‑value properties out of the city’s reach. We walk through why state lawmakers, not city hall, ultimately control city boundaries, and how that gives local residents real leverage. I also highlight the work of SaveMasonboro.com and the larger lesson for Republicans across North Carolina who are ready to fight tax‑and‑spend policies with legal tools that protect property rights.What you’ll learn / Key moments00:01 – Wilmington Democrats refuse to shrink government and keep pushing higher property taxes.00:42 – De‑annexation explained as the way to fight back by shrinking Wilmington’s tax base.01:08 – Why Masonboro’s location and higher property values give residents real leverage.01:46 – How SaveMasonboro.com helps residents organize, stay informed, and push for de‑annexation.02:12 – The bigger statewide lesson: how Republicans can use legal tools to curb Democrat tax‑and‑spend overreach.What you can do (Call to Action)If you live in Masonboro, now is the time to get informed, get organized, and stand up for your property rights. Visit SaveMasonboro.com, sign up for updates, and join your neighbors in sending a clear message to Wilmington’s tax‑and‑spend Democrats that your home is not their piggy bank. If you’re elsewhere in New Hanover County or across North Carolina, share this episode, talk to your legislators about de‑annexation and other lawful tools, and stay engaged so big‑government policies don’t quietly chip away at your community.Support the show