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County Residents Against Annexation (CRAA) is a nonpartisan, grassroots community organization.

We help to educate, involve, organize, and represent Monroe County, Indiana property owners during attempts at the involuntary annexation of their properties.

07/24/2026

Judge Nikirk has made his ruling. He has awarded $37,500 for the payment of our attorneys fees. We still owe our attorneys $161,941.98. Please send tax deductible donations (according to law) to: CRAA, PO Box 5774, Bloomington, IN 47407.

06/06/2026

Thank you, everyone, for showing up today. The judge heard the arguments from both sides. Both sides have until July 8th to send him their proposed orders (their proposed decision for him and the proposed rationale). After that, the judge will make a decision…usually 30-60 days later. The City indicated that they might appeal Judge Nikirk’s decision if they don’t like it. We could not have been better represented, or more respectfully represented. Bill Beggs and Ryan H**b from Bunger and Robertson were the ultimate advocates. They were extremely respectful of the process, of the people, of the role of the court, and of the nuance in the law.

06/04/2026

Just a reminder: TOMORROW, June 5, 9:00 am. We are still in litigation with Mayor Thomson and the City of Bloomington City Council concerning fees, litigation, and appellate costs regarding 1a and 1b’s right to judicial review. Judge Nikirk is conducting a hearing about these matters on June 5th at 9 am at the Justice Building, 301 N College, Bloomington, Indiana. It really matters to have you there. Clear your schedule, arrive in advance because there is security. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Thank you.

05/18/2026

Annexation Update: we are still in litigation with Mayor Thomson and the City of Bloomington City Council concerning fees, litigation, and appellate costs regarding 1a and 1b’s right to judicial review. Judge Nikirk is conducting a hearing about these matters on June 5th at 9 am at the Justice Building, 301 N College, Bloomington, Indiana. It really matters to have you there. Clear your schedule, arrive in advance because there is security. We need to support Bill Beggs and Ryan H**b at Bunger and Robinson who defeated the City’s involuntary annexation attempt all the way to the Indiana Supreme Court against 1A and 1B.

02/10/2026

This is great news for remonstrators in 1A and 1B: the Indiana Supreme Court has denied transfer of the case. This means that the unanimous decision by the Indiana Court of Appeals stands and that annexation of 1A and 1B shall not occur. We still have legal issues before us, such as recouping expenses, so let us all be respectful in our victory over the City of Bloomington's involuntary and unilateral annexation. We are also still awaiting the Indiana Supreme Court's determination on the "Waiver" case impacting areas 1C, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Finish the Fight Against Forced Annexation

County Residents Against Annexation (CRAA) has had major wins at the Indiana Court of Appeals. In all annexation areas (1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3, 4, and 5), a unanimous panel of three judges ruled against the City of Bloomington.

But the City has now petitioned the Indiana Supreme Court to overturn those victories—and we have only days, not weeks, to respond.

💥 Here’s what we urgently need:

$10,000 immediately so our local legal team has the operational funds needed to represent Areas 1A and 1B at the Indiana Supreme Court.

🧾 How to Give (Tax-Deductible):

Donations are tax-deductible, and amounts under $5,000 may remain anonymous.

Donor-Advised Funds may need CRAA’s EIN: 87-2276274.

📬 To Donate:
Mail a check to:
County Residents Against Annexation (CRAA)
PO Box 5774
Bloomington, IN 47407

Or give online:
Visit www.craa.in, scroll to the bottom, and click the DONATE button.

Every dollar helps represent and protect county residents and defend the hard-won victories that safeguard our community from forced annexation.

Address

P. O. Box 5774
Bloomington, IN
47407

Website

http://CRAA.in/

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