Apalachicola to mobilize against utility system takeover

Apalachicola to mobilize against utility system takeover

State Rep. Jason Shoaf has filed his Florida House bill that, if passed, would empower a newly created independent special district to own and operate the city’s water and sewer system, with State Sen. Corey Simon soon to file a companion bill in the Florida Senate. The city of Apalachicola has wasted no time in speaking out against the proposed takeover, and urging residents to have their voices heard when the bill’s provisions are scrutinized …