By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

VICTORIA – Following social media outcries and a failed motion to vote at the last Victoria City Council meeting, Victoria Mayor Jerry Kanzenbach has issued a statement about the plight of Kevin and Laura McCarter’s to obtain clean running water to their home, just outside the city limits of the town.

The couple has been without drinking water in their home for 10 months, after wells on their property became contaminated.

At the last City Council meeting, a motion to supply water to the home died without a second, which would have brought the action to vote.

“That night, after considerable consideration and comments I have made a request for a motion to allow the attorney for the city and the attorney for the McCarters to enter into a pre-annexation agreement,” Kanzenbach said in his statement. “A motion was made, but failed because no other council members seconded the motion. As mayor, I cannot second a motion and I cannot vote unless there is a tie among the council members. It’s unfortunate for the McCarters, but you must remember the City of Victoria has been under phase three water restrictions for over two years.”

Efforts to contact city council members have been unsuccessful. Check Hays Post for more as details becomes available.