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# Current Issues

A clear look at the decisions being made today, and how they affect Mayfield’s future.

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## MEWS and City-Owned Utility Assets

### Ownership, transparency, and the impact on ratepayers

Decisions involving land tied to Mayfield Electric and Water Systems (MEWS) raised questions about who owns critical water and sewer assets, and whether taxpayers and ratepayers could end up paying twice. Transparency and clarity should come before any transfer or sale of public property.

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## Other Current Issues

### Additional decisions and actions affecting Mayfield today.

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#### [City Budget Transparency After an open records request was submitted to the City of Mayfield, the budget was promptly provided, and soon after, it was posted online. Transparency shouldn’t require a formal request; it should be the standard.](https://www.timchoateformayor.com/tim-choate-blog/city-budget-transparency?hs_preview=xtgHTOfH-205660948028&hsLang=en)

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