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Walla Walla Today
By the People, for the People
Walla Walla City Council Sets Hearing for Cottonwood Road Annexation
The council will review a 10% annexation petition from Cottonwood Investors, LLC on March 25.
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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The Walla Walla City Council has unanimously voted to set a formal date of March 25 to review a 10% annexation petition submitted by Cottonwood Investors, LLC for land along Cottonwood Road, west of Kendall Road. This is a procedural step that does not bind the council to a specific outcome, as they will have three options: accept the petition as proposed, modify the geographic boundaries, or reject the proposal entirely.
Why it matters
Annexation proposals can be contentious, as they involve expanding a city's footprint and tax base. This particular annexation could impact development and growth in the Walla Walla area, making it an important issue for local residents and officials to consider.
The details
The 10% petition serves as a formal notice of intent. If the council approves or amends the boundaries on March 25, the developers must then secure a '60 percent petition' – representing owners of at least 60 percent of the property value in the proposed area—to move forward. The final stage would require a formal public hearing and the adoption of an annexation ordinance before the land officially becomes part of the city.
- The 10% petition was first submitted to the city on January 2, 2026.
- The Walla Walla City Council designated March 25, 2026 as the date it will review the 10% petition.
The players
Cottonwood Investors, LLC
The company that submitted the 10% annexation petition for land along Cottonwood Road, west of Kendall Road.
Jon Maland
An official from the city's planning department who presented the annexation proposal to the city council.
Elizabeth Chamberlain
The Walla Walla City Manager who recommended the annexation proposal.
What’s next
If the council approves or amends the boundaries on March 25, the developers must then secure a '60 percent petition' – representing owners of at least 60 percent of the property value in the proposed area—to move forward.
The takeaway
This annexation proposal highlights the ongoing tension between development and preserving the character of Walla Walla. The city council's decision on March 25 will set the stage for how this land is ultimately used and incorporated into the city.
