Budget Hearing Thursday, September 4, 2025

The Big Bend Water Authority (“Authority”) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at 1313 1st Avenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment and consider the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The public is also free to state any objections to or support of the budget and rates. The Authority’s Board of Directors (“Board”) will consider adoption of the budget and rates with any amendments it deems advisable following the public hearing.

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Board Members

BBWA is accepting applications for (1) two year term board member and (1) one year term board member (floater) in Steinhatchee, FL (Taylor County service area)

Applicant must reside/homestead in the BBWA-Taylor County service area. This is a non-paying position.

Applications can be obtained at BBWA Office. Anyone interested please call Mark Reblin, BBWA General Manager, at 352-498-3576.

All applications must be completed and delivered to the Taylor County Administrator’s Office, Lawanda Pemberton, 201 E. Green Street, Perry, FL 32347.  Applications must be received no later than August 29, 2025, at the close of the business day (5:00 p.m.).

About Us

The Big Bend Water Authority was created by Interlocal Agreement pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes. The counties of Dixie and Taylor are the Parties to that agreement.

The Board of Directors is the head of the Big Bend Water Authority. The Board consists of three (3) representatives of each of the Parties, and each representative is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governing body of the Parties. A seventh board member is elected by the six (6) appointed representatives. The Board's officers consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) year, or until their respective successor is elected and qualified. The Board is vested with all the powers of the authority.

The General Manager is the Chief Executive Staff Officer of the Big Bend Water Authority, who serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The General Manager administers the Big Bend Water Authority, organizes staff efforts and employs necessary staff with Board approval.

The General Counsel is the Chief Legal Officer of the Big Bend Water Authority, and also serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The General Counsel provides legal advice and support to the Board of Directors and the General Manager.