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Anderson County authorizes mayor to explore shared planner with Roane County
Summary
Mayor Frank proposed exploring a shared planning position with neighboring Roane County to address a regional shortage of certified planners; commissioners authorized the mayor to enter discussions and asked for a follow‑up report detailing duties, costs and options.
Anderson County commissioners voted to authorize Mayor Frank to enter discussions with Roane County about sharing or jointly contracting for a certified planner, a step officials said could cut recruitment costs and meet growing planning needs tied to local development.
Why it matters: County and Roane officials said planners in the region command salaries of $90,000–$100,000 and are hard to recruit. Sharing a position could allow both counties to afford…
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