Are state grants available to study the feasibility and need for a new city government?
No. State funding is not available for studies of a potential city government. Does the state provide technical assistance to citizens who wish to incorporate? Yes, LBC staff will provide certain assistance to potential petitioners. Assistance includes providing petition forms and sample successful proposals; information on policy issues and technical matters; and direction on sources of information needed to complete a petition. While the state can provide some assistance, the burden of preparing a proper petition remains with the petitioners. Does the state provide technical assistance to citizens that are opposed to incorporation? Yes. LBC staff will also provide assistance to any person or group that wants to comment on a proposal. Assistance might include providing sample responsive briefs filed on previous petitions, discussion on policy issues, guidance on technical matters, and direction on where to get information needed to complete a responsive brief opposing a proposal. Can
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