Cullen leaders discuss training and backup for water operator certification

Mayor Brinson White told the meeting a local worker, Chris, is "in the process" of taking the water-operator certification test and urged residents to support obtaining backups and paying for the exam if necessary. She said training is available locally and encouraged community members to pursue certification so the town would have qualified staff to maintain the system.

Residents recommended recruiting another candidate as a backup if Chris cannot serve; speakers discussed test difficulty, the potential cost of the exam, and the need for the town to support candidates' study and certification in order to stabilize operations.