Delaware mayor vetoes bill blocking water shutoffs for seniors, residents with disabilities, and kids

  • Mayor John Carney vetoed legislation in Wilmington, Delaware, that would have prevented water shutoffs for vulnerable residents, including seniors, people with disabilities, and young children.

A six-year effort to protect vulnerable residents in Wilmington, Delaware, from losing water service has been halted.

Mayor John Carney vetoed legislation that would have blocked shutoffs for qualifying households with seniors, people with disabilities, and children under five.

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