Crossville — Transfer of water system property to Cumberland Plateau Water Authority (Cumberland County)

What it does

Shall the City of Crossville be authorized to transfer to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority 3.85 acres surrounding the dam and 38.17 acres surrounding the water treatment plant, at Meadow Park Lake along with various parcels located at Holiday Lake and all other parcels necessary for the continued operation of the system, if the Crossville City Council later determines that such transfer is in the best interests of the City of Crossville and its ratepayers?

A YES vote means

Crossville could transfer to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority 3.85 acres around the dam and 38.17 acres around the water treatment plant at Meadow Park Lake, parcels at Holiday Lake, and other parcels needed to run the system, if the City Council later decides it is in the city's and ratepayers' best interests.

A NO vote means

Crossville would not be authorized to transfer this water system property to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

According to the City of Crossville's voter information guide, the city charter requires voter approval before Meadow Park Lake property can be sold, exchanged or leased. The City says it supports letting voters decide.

The guide says a 'yes' vote would not by itself complete a merger. It would allow the City Council to keep evaluating a transfer to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority, which would require further City action. A 'no' vote would keep the City operating its water system independently.

The City says either path requires major capital investment that will affect rates, and frames the question as how to finance the next $50 million to $100 million of infrastructure. Under regionalization, CPWA would be governed by a 7-member board with three Crossville appointees. The City notes that Council members may hold differing views.

Put on the ballot by Crossville City Council.

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Crossville mean?

Crossville could transfer to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority 3.85 acres around the dam and 38.17 acres around the water treatment plant at Meadow Park Lake, parcels at Holiday Lake, and other parcels needed to run the system, if the City Council later decides it is in the city's and ratepayers' best interests.

What does a NO vote on Crossville mean?

Crossville would not be authorized to transfer this water system property to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority.

How many votes does Crossville need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Crossville?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.