Stanton Takes Stance in Metro Government Talks
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STANTON, Tenn- As Haywood County and Brownsville officials decide whether to pursue a metro government, Stanton, the only other municipality in Haywood County has a unique situation. “Stanton is not part of the county seat,” said Mayor Allan Sterbinsky. “So we have the option to opt in or out of the metro government.” Whether Stanton chooses to opt in or out, their economic development will still be affected. According to Mayor Sterbinsky, the 4,000 acres of industrial space purchased by the state, known as a Mega Site, could provide jobs for the town; but that all depends on a consolidated government. “If we opt in, the metro government would control all of the mega site because Stanton would no longer exist,” said Mayor Sterbinsky.. “But if we opt out, we would lose our urban growth boundary that extends more than 3,000 acres.” According to Mayor Sterbinsky, the loss of the urban growth boundary would ultimately lose the mega site. He said the only way to retain control is if Haywood County and Brownsville officials decide not to move forward with a consolidated government.
