#397 February 22, 2012 The Future of Asheville’s Water System
Join Green Drinks to learn about the legislative study committee discussing the future of Asheville’s water system and what you can do to influence the outcome. There will be a public hearing in Asheville on February 23 or 24, and we will talk at Green Drinks about the implications of different options for the system and the important messages to send the study committee when they are here.
Specific speakers TBA soon!
Another opportunity to get involved with the issue:
The Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters will hold a public forum in February to discuss the future of Asheville’s water system. The forum will be held Monday, Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church at 789 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville; parking is available in the church parking lot on Gracelyn Road. From 6:30 to 7 p.m., those attending will have an opportunity to view informational materials and meet individually with some of the panelists.
The purpose of the forum is to provide the public with reliable, factual information about the water system, its history, options for its future, and the overall legislative process that is guiding its status. The North Carolina legislature has appointed a study committee that is considering future options for the system, chaired by Rep. Tim Moffitt, who represents part of southern Buncombe County.
Panelists will include Esther Manheimer, the Asheville City Council representative to the legislative study committee; State Rep. Chuck McGrady (Henderson County), a member of the study commission; and Dr. Gene Rainey, the chair of the Buncombe County Commission when the Regional Water Authority was established in 1994. The panel will also include representation from the Legislative committee and experts from the Asheville Water Department and the Metropolitan Sewerage District, who will be able to provide technical expertise. A question and answer period will follow the discussion.
MARK TIMES: Socializing begins at 5:30 PM; Programming at 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 (directions)
