Press Mention Knox News Sentinel July 23, 2020
SACE Quoted
Fixed fees, makeup of KUB Board at heart of proposed amendment | Opinion
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Stephen A. Smith, SACE staff member, writes an op-ed advocating for a Knoxville City Charter amendment to reform the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB), emphasizing the need for accountability, cost savings, and transparency in utility management. The piece argues that 82 years after KUB's founding, it is time to hold the utility accountable to its commitment to serve the community with affordable services.
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Fixed fees, makeup of KUB Board at heart of proposed amendment | Opinion
ACT on KUB coalition's proposal would bring accountability, cost savings and transparency back to KUB via a Knoxville City Charter amendment.
Stephen A. Smith
Guest columnist
July 24, 2020Updated July 27, 2020, 12:47 p.m. ET
In 1938 Knoxville's citizens voted on an amendment to the Knoxville City Charter to form a public utility to bring affordable power and water to their community. Now, 82 years later, it's time to amend the City Charter and hold the Knoxville Utilities Board accountable to its commitment to serve the community with affordable services and transparent management.