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Unicoi County Long-Term Recovery Group outlines role; Erwin leaders press for transparency
Summary
Representatives from the Unicoi County Long-Term Recovery Group told Erwin leaders they will coordinate long-term recovery and route residents to services; board members asked about governance, funding custody and distribution, and the group said funds will be held by the First Tennessee Development District and distributed after verification.
Representatives of the Unicoi County Long-Term Recovery Group (UCLTRG) described the group's role to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Feb. 24, saying it is intended to coordinate long-term recovery services and help residents access resources after storm Helene. Kat Latham said the UCLTRG is "not a political group" and emphasized its role in coordinating with churches and existing service providers.
Nathan Farnor said the group will help streamline requests and guide residents to the right resources; Ben Booher of Care and Share said the group will help build relationships among organizations to ensure continued assistance. Lance Hanbey described the large amount of help local churches have offered since Helene and framed the UCLTRG as a mechanism to continue those efforts.
Vice Mayor James "Mickey" Hatcher and Alderwoman Angie Vaughn pressed the presenters on transparency and governance: they asked how the group's board and steering committee would be formed, where funding would be held, and how distributions would be verified. Kat Latham said funding would be sent to the First Tennessee Development District and then distributed to verified Unicoi County citizens in need; she also said the UCLTRG is not part of any existing local organizations. Nathan Farnor noted Austin Finch of the Economic Development Board would assist with business-related recovery work.
The board was asked to provide feedback and to suggest potential additional members for the group's steering committee; presenters invited interested parties to contact Nathan Farnor.
