RICHMOND, Va. — Elected leaders from Richmond and Henrico County met Monday for the first time since January’s water crisis to discuss the future of the region’s drinking water system.
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula requested the meeting to explore the possible creation of a regional advisory group focused on modernizing Richmond’s water treatment plant.
“I’m hoping this was a meeting of good faith. I personally and my colleagues felt that this needed to happen,” said Roscoe Cooper, vice chair of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors…