At Tuesday’s Monthly Meeting, the Cumberland County Commission approved a Resolution to appeal to the General Assembly to establish a Private Act creating the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster notes, “this is a private act that would allow the water utilities to pool resources to ensure we have enough water in the future…. This act would allow the utility districts to:
- Do nothing and keep everything the same as it is now, or
- Merge into one large water authority, or
- Anything in between. The districts could choose to participate in creating a new water source together or just continue as is.
The act also protects current employees, pay, and benefits. It should also help with securing TDEC money and assistance for a water source.”
The resolution was approved in a 17-0 vote. County Commissioner Colleen Mall was not in attendance.