Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
In September of 2005, the Wilmington City Council and the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a concurrent Resolution setting forth their intent to form an authority to consolidate their water and sewer utilities. In June of 2007, the governing boards adopted a concurrent Resolution creating the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA).
Membership
The Board consists of eleven (11) members, with five (5) appointed by the City Council, five (5) appointed by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, and one (1) member appointed jointly by City and the County. The members serve for three year staggered terms.
Current Members
Councilmember Luke Waddell
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 06/30/25
Councilmember Charlie Rivenbark
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 07/01/2027
Deans Hackney, Jr.
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 06/30/2025
Bill Norris
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 07/01/2024
Jessica Cannon
Appointed by City Council
Term Expiration: 07/01/2026
Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.
Appointed by NHC Board of Commissioners
Term Expiration: NA
Commissioner Rob Zapple
Appointed by NHC Board of Commissioners
Term Expiration: NA
Jennifer Adams
Appointed by NHC Board of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 06/30/2025
Hollis Briggs, Jr.
Appointed by NHC Board of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 06/30/2025
Larry Sneeden
Appointed by NHC Board of Commissioners
Term Expiration: 06/30/2023
Wesley Corder
Joint Appointee
Term Expiration: 06/30/2026