The CFPUA Monthly meeting is open to the public (Lucie Harrell conference room). There is a public comment opportunity at the top of the meeting for those interested.
It seems clear that Sen. Lee's authority over the Environmental Review Commission will fast-track funding to CFPUA, rather than the DEQ and DHHS.
Our DEQ and DHHS are the agencies put in place to protect our public health and the environment. The CFPUA CANNOT DO ALL THAT. This is akin to your insurance company bypassing your surgeon and giving the money directly to the equipment sales rep to do your surgery. It makes no sense.
Most of our local legislators are fighting against DEQ and DHHS funding - for reasons that they have not stated to the public -- and fighting instead for money to go to CFPUA.
We need to attend these CFPUA meetings and stay on top of developments.
For more info about what is at stake: https://www.cleancapefear.org/dailyfilter/5hnz234ax4aaejdglrklyjn3d6jwpa