Utility group eyes Williams’ help

Regional authority seeks former county manager as interim consultant.

Columbia County Commissioner Ron Williams suggested the North Florida Water Utilities Authority hire Dale Williams as a consultant to help it get started. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia County Commissioner Ron Williams suggested the North Florida Water Utilities Authority hire Dale Williams as a consultant to help it get started. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

The North Florida Water Utilities Authority is now official.

And the independent special district may have a familiar face advising it through its infancy stages.

In the first meeting of the authority’s…