Putnam Action Committee

For a better, safer Putnam County ♥♥

Current Projects



Safe Housing Project

This project involves the regulation of unsafe housing which does not conform to statewide health and safety standards. The use of such unregulated, unsafe, untaxed dwellings not only endangers the lives of the occupants, it degrades neighborhood quality, shifts the tax burden onto others, and encourages criminal activity.

Changes to the County rules and procedures for housing permits, inspections, and enforcement have been proposed in order to address the problem. These issues and requested policy changes were presented to the County Commission in 2019, but no action has been taken. A publicity campaign to raise public awareness and support for the effort is being prepared.

Are there any examples in your neighborhood? Send us your story! The more cases we can document, the easier it will be to persuade the Commission to take action.

Meadow Creek Park Project

The City of Monterey is actively developing the Meadow Creek Park around the Monterey lake several miles east of town. Plans include a new trail system for hiking, biking and rock climbing. Safety and security procedures for the park are discussed, in cooperation with the Friends of Meadow Creek Park group.

About Us

The Putnam Action Committee was created to raise awareness on issues of concern to all Putnam County residents, to develop practical solutions, and to work with local officials and community groups to implement those solutions.

All citizens of Putnam County are invited to participate. If you support our work, take action! Share the information with your neighbors, and contact your elected representatives. If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know.

Contact: info [at] putnamaction.org

Lawyer Wanted!

We are looking for a retired lawyer or other legal professional willing to donate a few hours for consultation and review in the areas of real estate, building codes, and liability issues. No actual case work is involved. If you'd like to help, please contact us.

Putnam County Information

County map
County Officials
Contact info for County Executive officals and departments
County Commission
Contact info for County Commissioners, by district
Commission meets 3rd Monday, 6:00 pm, old Putnam County courthouse, top floor. Meetings are open to the public.

City Officials
Contact info for City Executive officials and departments
Cookeville City Council
Contact info for City Council members
Council meets 1st and 3rd Monday, 5:30 pm, Cookeville City Hall. Meetings are open to the public.

Monterey Mayor and Aldermen
Board of Aldermen meets 1st Monday, 7:00 pm, Monterey Municipal Bldg. Meetings are open to the public.