Central Alabama Water’s general manager and assistant general managers have been placed on paid administrative leave after the state’s largest water utility hired a chief executive officer Thursday during a contentious board meeting.
Two members of the board over CAW are asking a judge to bar the appointment of Jeffrey Thompson. Meanwhile, Thompson released a statement Friday saying the utility’s operational continuity is secure.
“Central Alabama Water has a depth of talented professionals on its team, and I am very confident in their abilities,” the statement reads. “They have many years of experience and extensive knowledge of how our system functions.”…