Willard holds public interviews for new water and sewer advisory board; no appointments made

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At its March meeting the City of Willard conducted public interviews for a newly created Water and Sewer Advisory Board. Councilmembers heard from residents and utility workers about transparency, communications and infrastructure planning. No appointments were made; the board will return later with a five-member shortlist and staggered terms.

The City of Willard conducted public interviews at its March meeting for applicants to a newly created Water and Sewer Advisory Board, hearing from residents and former utility employees about transparency, communication and infrastructure priorities. Mayor Troy Smith said, “we're not gonna vote on anything tonight,” and the aldermen did not make appointments; the council plans to return with a list of five finalists for formal selection.

The advisory board is intended to be an advisory body only, not an operational or complaint-resolution office, and will include members from both in-city and non-incorporated service areas. “This committee wouldn't be the one that people should come to if their sewer is backing up,” a city staff member said during the discussion; applicants and aldermen repeatedly emphasized the…

Willard holds public interviews for new water and sewer advisory board; no appointments made

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