Hamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey went on record this morning as opposing the city of Chattanooga’s annexation plans in areas where residents would prefer to stay out of the city.

He was followed by a chorus of commissioners who also oppose the annexation plan — Chairman Jim Coppinger, Larry Henry, Richard Casavant and John Allen Brooks.

Mr. Coppinger said residents simply don’t know enough about the annexation proposal and officials have not heard from the city regarding how much revenue it will generate.

Still, Mr. Ramsey said he will continue to support efforts to combine services in the county.

For full details, see tomorrow’s Chattanooga Times Free Press.