A Bristol Virginia Couple Is Upset Over A Recent Decision By The City Council To Allow Bristol Virginia Utilities To Separate Itself. Lonnie And Jeannette Whitley Have Filed A Suit In Bristol Circuit Court Claiming The Council’s Vote Was Unconstitutional And Are Seeking An Injunction To Prevent It From Happening. The General Assembly Is Being Ask To Approve The Authority. The Couple Claims The Ordinance Creating The Authority Is Illegal And Effectively Sells City Assets. Under The Agreement, Bvu Would Have Autonomy To Borrow Money, Enter Contracts And Increase Rates Without The Approval Of The City Council.