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Van Zandt County commissioners oppose reservoir plan that opponents say would threaten properties

Commissioners Court Opposition

Aug 5, 2025

"Taking people's property for the purpose a future issue that may or may not occur is wrong," Precinct 2 commissioner Cliff Williams said. (Judge Andy Reese in photo)

Van Zandt County commissioners on Tuesday showed their opposition to a proposed reservoir that many residents say would hurt their land. 


During a meeting, the commissioners court voted unanimously votes in favor of a resolution to oppose the Grand Saline water project, which seeks to build a new lake on Grand Saline Creek for the city of Canton's water needs.

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