What are some potential benefits of annexation? Why do I want to be part of the City?
- Police services provided by one agency (Santa Rosa Police), rather than three (County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol and Santa Rosa Police).
- Neighborhood oriented policing, which is defined in the services impacts section below.
- Ability to connect to City sewer and water for existing uses if needed, and for new development.
- Infrastructure repair and replacement (water and sewer mains, roads, storm drains) becomes the City's responsibility and will gradually be upgraded to City standards over time.
- Potential of increased property value.
- The ability to vote in City elections, and run for City Council or be appointed to a City board or commission.
- One set of regulations and permitting requirements for new developments and updates to existing structures (only the City, rather than the City and the County).

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1. Will my property taxes increase?
2. Will my rent go up?
3. Will I have any new taxes or fees?
4. What are some potential benefits of annexation? Why do I want to be part of the City?