Kenneth Kilpatrick, president of the Brownsville Civic Neighborhood Association, stressed the need for residents to take control of their future after witnessing failed annexation attempts.
Kilpatrick noted that other municipalities, like Hialeah, seek to annex parts of Brownsville, reinforcing the urgency for local residents to explore incorporation.
Bastien's legislation to study the feasibility of incorporating Brownsville and adjacent neighborhoods reflects a growing push for self-governance among historically Black communities.
Kilpatrick believes the failed annexation attempt served as a wake-up call, prompting discussions on self-identification and the potential benefits of becoming an independent city.
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