Not a publicity stunt
YOUNGSTOWN — Aqua Ohio is serious about purchasing or leasing Youngstown’s water system and the offer wasn’t a publicity stunt, its president says.
Walter J. Pishkur, Aqua Ohio’s president, sent a letter to Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams stating that he estimates the sale of the city water system would generate at least $50 million.
The city has absolutely no interest in selling or leasing its water system, Williams said.
“I think this has merit,” Pishkur said. “I’m hoping we can present this idea. There’s a whole lot of opportunity with this proposal.”