Commissioner Ledford praises Cleveland Utilities for storm recovery efforts in Bradley County

In a recent Bradley County Commission Work Session, officials expressed gratitude for the swift response of local utilities following severe storms that swept through the area over the weekend. Commissioner Ledford highlighted the efforts of Cleveland Utilities, which worked diligently to restore power and clear fallen trees, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents affected by the outages.

The storms left many in the community without power and internet, but thanks to the prompt actions of utility workers, services were quickly restored. "I just want to say thank you to Cleveland Utilities for all they did," said Ledford, emphasizing the importance of their work in the aftermath of the storm.

Other commissioners reported on various district matters, with Commissioner Mason sharing statistics from the Tennessee Department of Transportation regarding litter cleanup efforts. In May, a total of 32,020 pounds of litter was collected across county, state, and city roads, with 1,460 pounds of that being recycled material. Mason thanked local volunteers and organizations for their contributions to these efforts.

While most commissioners had no additional reports, Commissioner Winters noted progress on the 60 Highway project in the Seventh District, indicating ongoing infrastructure improvements that could benefit local residents.

Overall, the meeting underscored the community's resilience and the collaborative efforts of local agencies in addressing immediate needs following the storm, while also highlighting ongoing initiatives aimed at maintaining a clean and safe environment for all Bradley County residents.