Note: This is a copy of a letter that Oak Ridge resident Martin McBride wrote to City Council prior to a Monday night meeting. During that meeting, Council approved the borrowing of $18 million in low-interest state loans to pay for sewer system work meant to comply with a federal order.
Dear City Council Members,
A sizable increase in the Oak Ridge city debt will be placed before the Council at a special meeting this coming Monday.
Passing this debt so hurriedly: