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Anderson County authorizes mayor to explore sharing planner with Roane County

Anderson County Commission Budget Committee · January 15, 2026
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The budget committee authorized Mayor Frank to enter discussions with Roane County about sharing a planner to address regional staffing shortages for certified planners; commissioners asked for scope, duties and cost options and the mayor agreed to return with proposals.

Anderson County's Budget Committee voted Jan. 8 to authorize Mayor Frank to enter discussions with Roane County to explore a shared planning position aimed at addressing a reported shortage of certified planners and high market wages.

Mayor Frank said Roane County executive Wade Cresswell proposed the idea to reduce costs and…

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