Wilmington City Councilman Neil Anderson had this response when told of the commissioners’ vote: “It’s unfortunate for sure. We are such a small county in terms of landmass, and more and more urban every day. I am sure some citizens outside the city will be hurt by this decision. I do not recall all the finances from memory but may also hurt county residents that live in the city limits. I am curious about the timing, but respect whatever decision they made. I am out of town and did not hear or see their session.”