BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A deepening divide on the Central Alabama Water Board is raising concerns about transparency, governance, and how millions of dollars in ratepayer money is being spent. Birmingham’s representatives on the board say they are being excluded from major decisions — including the hiring of a new general manager who could earn a salary far above industry norms.
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The I-Team has tracked growing tensions inside the board for months. This week, those frustrations boiled over again as members questioned everything from hiring practices to infrastructure priorities, overtime costs, legal fees, and the long-term sustainability of the water system.
Dispute Over CEO Hiring and a Potential $750,000 Salary
One of the most significant flashpoints is the search for a new CEO. The board is weighing a salary of up to $750,000, an amount that County Commissioner and Board Member Sheila Tyson says is far out of line for a system of this size…