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Cliff Hightower

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Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
Not everyone pays stormwater fees
The state of Tennessee has ordered Chattanooga to boost its staff and spend more money on stormwater and water quality programs to correct deficiencies that date back more than a decade.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
City says credits can slash water fees
Nancy Bennett said she had no idea the city would use her place of business on Old Lee Highway as a prime example of how costs could be cut through the city's water quality credits program.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
Council members question contract
After some City Council members said they thought someone else could do his job, the Rev. Mike Feely's contract as a personal liaison for the city between the Hispanic and homeless communities was barely renewed.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
Quality at a cost: Stormwater rates go up to fend off expected fed fines
Chattanoogans have paid more than $80 million in stormwater fees over the past 16 years, but state and federal regulators say the city is still awash in pollution problems from rainwater runoff.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Water quality penalty expected next year
Chattanooga could be fined as early as next spring for not living up to the standards of its water quality permit, a Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation official said Thursday.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Chattanooga: Council chambers packed for water quality meeting
More than 150 people crowded the City Council chambers today for a hearing on why and how the city would use more than $100 million in stormwater fees.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Bridge closing for repair
North Shore merchants aren't too happy about the Walnut Street Bridge closing for five months for repairs, but as long the work is done on time, they can live with it.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
City Council OKs sewer fee increase
The City Council voted 6-3 Tuesday night for an average 70 cent-per-month increase on sewer user fees, even as some council members grumbled that now is not the time to raise payments.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Chattanooga: Capital budget on hold again
For the second week, the Chattanooga City Council may defer the 2009-2010 capital budget because of questions about how and where the money is being spent.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Annexation suits could take months for trial
With lawsuits tying up Chattanooga's proposed annexation of several areas, it could take a year before anyone knows whether the annexations will go through, City Attorney Mike McMahan said Monday.
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