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Commission votes to appoint Jeff Allis to Cumberland Utility District after executive withheld earlier nominations

Roane County Commission (Tennessee) · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Following the county executive’s decision to withhold prior appointment lists amid a comptroller criminal investigation, Roane County commissioners nominated and appointed Jeff Allis by voice vote to the Cumberland Utility District.

Roane County commissioners appointed Jeff Allis May 11 to the Cumberland Utility District board after the county executive explained he had rejected earlier nominee lists while a comptroller’s criminal investigation into the utility district was ongoing.

County Executive (self-identified in the meeting) told commissioners he had been advised by the district attorney and the comptroller’s office to avoid…

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