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time kills dealsIn Kansas, the body that casts the final vote for annexation depends on the type of annexation. Most frequently, the final vote is taken by the annexing city's governing body, such as a city council, after a review process. In other cases, the county's Board of County Commissioners has the ultimate authority. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]  

Annexation by city ordinance This is the most common form of annexation, where a city's governing body votes to annex land that meets specific criteria. 

• Voluntary annexation: If a property owner petitions for or consents to annexation, and the land is adjacent to the city, the city council can approve the annexation by passing an ordinance. No public hearing is required. 

• Unilateral annexation: A city can initiate an annexation without the property owner's consent if certain conditions are met, such as when the land is platted and adjoins the city. The city council still casts the final vote via ordinance after following the required procedure. [4, 6, 7, 8, 9]  

Annexation approved by the Board of County Commissioners For annexations involving land that does not adjoin the city, or in certain other circumstances, the process requires an extra layer of approval. 

• City requests determination: The city's governing body first passes a resolution to ask the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to review the proposal. 

• BCC final vote: The county commissioners then hold a hearing and vote on whether the annexation would hinder the area's proper growth and development. A two-thirds vote of the board is required for approval. If approved, the city can then annex the land by ordinance. [5, 10, 11, 12, 13]  

Potential for appeal In most cases, property owners and even the annexing city may challenge the annexation decision by filing an appeal in district court. In August 2025, a Johnson County judge upheld the City of Edgerton's annexation of land, despite a legal challenge. [4, 14, 15, 16]  

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[1] https://www.kslegresearch.org/KLRD-web/Publications/2016Briefs/2016/N-1-BoundaryChanges-Annexation.pdf

[2] https://www.cityofeudoraks.gov/329/Annexation

[3] https://www.olatheks.gov/government/planning/annexation

[4] https://www.springhillks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/282

[5] https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_005_0021.html

[6] https://www.kslegresearch.org/KLRD-web/Publications/2015Briefs/2015/P-2-BoundaryChanges-Annexation.pdf

[7] https://www.springhillks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/282

[8] https://www.olatheks.gov/government/planning/annexation

[9] https://johnsoncountypost.com/2022/07/21/joco-residents-seek-help-from-kansas-ag-after-losing-legal-challenge-to-edgerton-warehouse-project-149657/

[10] https://www.springhillks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/282

[11] https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_005_0020c.html

[12] https://www.kslegislature.gov/li_2022/b2021_22/statute/012_000_0000_chapter/012_005_0000_article/012_005_0021_section/012_005_0021_k/

[13] https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/statute/012_000_0000_chapter/012_005_0000_article/012_005_0030_section/012_005_0030_k/

[14] https://www.kslegislature.gov/li_2022/b2021_22/statute/012_000_0000_chapter/012_005_0000_article/012_005_0021_section/012_005_0021_k/

[15] https://edgertonks.org/city-of-edgerton-successful-in-attorney-generals-lawsuit/

[16] https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2025/08/21/edgerton-kris-kobach-annexation-lawsuit-logistics.html