Roberts picked to lead utility authority

Suwannee staffer unanimous pick over Helfenberger.

Shannon Roberts, a member of Suwannee County’s administration, smiles after being picked as the North Florida Water Utilities Authority’s first executive director. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Shannon Roberts, a member of Suwannee County’s administration, smiles after being picked as the North Florida Water Utilities Authority’s first executive director. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Involved since the initial step of creating the North Florida Water Utilities Authority, Shannon Roberts has been tapped the group’s first executive director.

In a brief special meeting Thursday, the N…