Palmer Lake Trustees Send Buc‑ee’s Annexation to Special Election in 4–3 Vote

Overview

• The Board of Trustees voted 4–3 to refer the annexation to a special election, and the date has not yet been set.
• Buc‑ee’s attorneys asked the town to hold a public vote, and trustees will craft ballot language at a forthcoming meeting.
• Trustees postponed the rezoning hearing to Feb. 5, after the election, and suspended further annexation debate until voters weigh in.
• The Planning Commission recently recommended against the project, and last month voters recalled two trustees and required future annexations go to a townwide vote.
• A heated meeting drew sharp criticism from opponents who called the move a delay, and the town attorney said Buc‑ee’s will reimburse election costs.