Clay City Holds Utility Companies Accountable | Birmingham News

Clay just passed a bold new ordinance to rein in utility companies—after messy disruptions like yard damage and a neighborhood blackout sparked outrage. The city’s move demands crystal-clear accountability: who needs permits, who pays when things go wrong, and how crews mark underground lines. Approved unanimously by council, this framework aims to end guesswork and chaos, ensuring future utility work respects residents’ property and keeps the lights on without surprise digs or outages. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed5d23f0ee0912ce