Chattanooga City Council urges thorough vetting of water authority plan

Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield

A majority of City Council members said Wednesday night they want to make sure there is adequate discussion before creating a clean-water authority from the city’s sewer and water quality divisions.

“I think we’d be remiss if we didn’t look at a study or something,” said Councilman Jack Benson. “But I’d like to have more public meetings.”

Council Chairwoman Pam Ladd said she wants to compare the costs of the present stand-alone divisions and a future authority.

“I want to see efficiencies,” she said.