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City of Pensacola annexation referendum, 1988

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A referendum was held on November 8, 1988 concerning the annexation of two areas, identified as Annexation Area #1, and Annexation Area #2, into the City of Pensacola.

The areas were identified, and referenda provided for, by Ordinance #37-88 and Ordinance #38-88, which were both approved on September 22, 1988.

The referendum required approval of residents within the areas proposed to be annexed, as well as of residents in the existing City limits. Existing City residents approved the proposed annexations by an overwhelming margin; residents in Annexation Area #1 approved annexation by a slim majority; and residents of Annexation Area #2 rejected annexation.

Accordingly, Area #1 was annexed into the City of Pensacola effective November 10.

Contents

Annexation Area #1

 
Map of Annexation Area #1

Annexation Area #1 included the Cordova Mall area as well as areas northeast of the Airport Boulevard and 9th Avenue intersection.

Annexation Area #2

 
Map of Annexation Area #2

Annexation area #2 included areas around Woodchuck Avenue, Baywoods Drive, and Whisper Way.

Election results

Existing city residents

Regarding annexation of Area #1:

For annexation 13,662 82%
Against annexation 2,971 18%

Regarding annexation of Area #2:

For annexation 12,991 81%
Against annexation 3,066 19%

Residents of Area #1

Residents of Area #1 approved annexation by a slim majority:

For annexation 186 51%
Against annexation 178 49%

Residents of Area #2

Residents of Area #2 rejected annexation:

For annexation 102 22%
Against annexation 353 78%

Legal challenge