A Howland woman made a personal plea Wednesday against the possible annexation of part of her township into the City of Niles.
“Everything across the street, City of Niles. So we are literally on the border,” Michelle Gooding said.
Annexation would mean parts of Howland and Weathersfield townships would become Niles.
Gooding has lived in her home on Ravenwood Drive in Howland Township for 25 years. She worries should annexation move forward, her property would be in Niles.
“We’re all up in the air,” Gooding said. “Our property values are going to severely decline. I’ve already talked to my insurance company. My homeowners insurance is going to go up, my car insurance is going to go up.”