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: 07/01/2024

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