Morgantown Utility Board member concludes tenure amid county infrastructure projects
What happened
Tom Witt, Vice Chair of the Morgantown Utility Board, concluded his final meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2026, before his tenure officially ended on November 1. During his time on the board, which began in 2016, the board approved projects that included improvements at the Cheat Lake Waste Water Treatment Plant and service extensions supporting development across Monongalia County.
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Why it matters
The utility board's oversight of infrastructure projects, such as waste water treatment and service extensions, directly impacts the capacity for development and the cost of essential services within the region. Witt called for his replacement to represent customers outside of city limits.
The city council governs the city of Morgantown, which is located in West Virginia.
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Who's involved
- MorgantownThe city where the Morgantown Utility Board operates.
- Monongalia CountyThe county whose development was supported by utility service extensions.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Monongalia CountySpeculative
Monongalia County might see changes in development costs due to utility service extensions.
- MorgantownSpeculative
Morgantown could see changes in utility service costs or availability following changes to the board composition.
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The entities involved
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Monongalia County
county in West Virginia, United States
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Morgantown
city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States